CVE-2011-5163 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Batch module login sequence of Schneider Electric and Mitsubishi SCADA systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-5163?
CVE-2011-5163 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Sep 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in an unspecified third-party component in the Batch module for Schneider Electric CitectSCADA before 7.20 and Mitsubishi MX4 SCADA before 7.20 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a login sequence.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5163?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mitsubishi-Automation Mx4 Scada, Schneider-Electric Citectscada.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5163?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5163 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-2011-5163 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-5163 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jj6v-6227-3v35.