CVE-2011-5171 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious project file in CyberLink Power2Go.
- 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-2011-5171?
CVE-2011-5171 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CyberLink Power2Go 7 (build 196) and 8 (build 1031) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) src and (2) name parameters in a p2g project file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5171?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cyberlink Power2go.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5171?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5171 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-2011-5171 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5171 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gcw7-gp3x-gx2j.