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CVE-2011-1218

9.3 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in kvarcve.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip attachment, aka SPR PRAD8E3NSP.

Published May 31, 2011autonomyCWE-119EPSS 5.09%

Overview

CVE-2011-1218 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting autonomy keyview. It was published on May 31, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in kvarcve.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip attachment, aka SPR PRAD8E3NSP. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from autonomy. Update keyview to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ibmlotus_notes0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1218?

CVE-2011-1218 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting autonomy keyview. It was published on May 31, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-1218?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-1218?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from autonomy. Update keyview to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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