CVE-2011-5059 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted SmartType element in Final Draft, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-5059?
CVE-2011-5059 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Final Draft 8 before 8.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SmartType element, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-5002. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5059?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Finaldraft Finaldraft.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5059?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5059 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-5059 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-5059 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-96xj-mp8p-wcfp.