CVE-2011-5295 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Gogago YouTube Video Converter ActiveX control.
- 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-2011-5295?
CVE-2011-5295 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jan 2015. 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
Buffer overflow in the Download method in a certain ActiveX control in MDIEEx.dll in Gogago YouTube Video Converter 1.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5295?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gogago Gogago Youtube Video Converter.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5295?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5295 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-2011-5295 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-5295 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jr4h-g5gc-xc53.