CVE-2011-5227 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Syslog service of Enterasys NMS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-5227?
CVE-2011-5227 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Syslog service (nssyslogd.exe) in Enterasys Network Management Suite (NMS) before 4.1.0.80 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PRIO field in a message to UDP port 514.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5227?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Enterasys Netsight.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5227?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5227 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-2011-5227 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5227 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9gw-49fr-p9j4.