CVE-2011-5162 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 15 Sep 2012 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious ASX file, 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-2011-5162?

CVE-2011-5162 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Sep 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 GOM Player 2.1.33.5071 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .ASX file with a long URI in the "ref href" tag. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2007-0707 regression.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5162?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gomlab Gom Player.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5162?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5162 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-2011-5162 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5162 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qv8f-prp5-4524.