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CVE-2011-2220

10.0 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in NFREngine.exe in Novell File Reporter Engine before 1.0.2.53, as used in Novell File Reporter and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code vi…

Published Jul 14, 2011novellCWE-119EPSS 16.06%

Overview

CVE-2011-2220 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell file_reporter_engine. It was published on July 14, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in NFREngine.exe in Novell File Reporter Engine before 1.0.2.53, as used in Novell File Reporter and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RECORD element.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update file_reporter_engine 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
novellfile_reporter_engine0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2220?

CVE-2011-2220 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell file_reporter_engine. It was published on July 14, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-2220?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2011-2220?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update file_reporter_engine 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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