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CVE-2011-1248

9.3 · HIGH

WINS in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly handle socket send exceptions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause…

Published May 13, 2011microsoftCWE-20EPSS 47.57%

Overview

CVE-2011-1248 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2003. It was published on May 13, 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

WINS in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly handle socket send exceptions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted packets, related to unintended stack-frame values and buffer passing, aka "WINS Service Failed Response Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2003 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

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References

Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-035Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12724Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-035Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12724

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1248?

CVE-2011-1248 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2003. It was published on May 13, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-1248?

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-2011-1248?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2003 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-1248?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-1248 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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