CVE-2011-5124 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Blue Coat ProxySG devices by sending a large packet to the synchronization port.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-5124?
CVE-2011-5124 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the BCAAA component before build 60258, as used by Blue Coat ProxySG 4.2.3 through 6.1 and ProxyOne, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large packet to the synchronization port (16102/tcp).
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5124?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Bluecoat Proxyone, Bluecoat Proxysg.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5124?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5124 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-2011-5124 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5124 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-56f9-5546-c3g4.