CVE-2011-5172 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in StoryBoard Quick when processing a malicious XML 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-2011-5172?
CVE-2011-5172 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 StoryBoard Quick 6 Build 3786, and possibly StoryBoard Artist and StoryBoard Studio, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the string element field in a frame xml file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5172?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Powerproduction Storyboard Quick.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5172?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5172 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-2011-5172 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-5172 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7m32-f887-xfh8.