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CVE-2011-2008

5.0 · MEDIUM

Microsoft Host Integration Server (HIS) 2004 SP1, 2006 SP1, 2009, and 2010 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SNA Server service outage) via crafted TCP or UDP traffic, aka "Acce…

Published Oct 12, 2011microsoftCWE-20EPSS 21.34%

Overview

CVE-2011-2008 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft host_integration_server. It was published on October 12, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Host Integration Server (HIS) 2004 SP1, 2006 SP1, 2009, and 2010 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SNA Server service outage) via crafted TCP or UDP traffic, aka "Access of Unallocated Memory DoS Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update host_integration_server 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/ms11-082Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12915Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-082Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12915

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2008?

CVE-2011-2008 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft host_integration_server. It was published on October 12, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-2008?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-2008?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update host_integration_server 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-2011-2008?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-2008 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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