CVE-2011-5167 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the Tidestone Formula One ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.

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-2011-5167?

CVE-2011-5167 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in the SetDevNames method of the Tidestone Formula One ActiveX control (TTF16.ocx) 6.3.5 Build 1 in Oracle Hyperion Strategic Finance 12.x and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the DriverName parameter.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5167?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Oracle Hyperion Strategic Finance, Tidestone Formula One Activex Control.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5167?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5167 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-2011-5167 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5167 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6jfg-6x32-98jf.

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