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CVE-2011-2735

7.9 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in EMC AutoStart 5.3.x and 5.4.x before 5.4.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted me…

Published Aug 23, 2011emcCWE-119EPSS 2.33%

Overview

CVE-2011-2735 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting emc autostart. It was published on August 23, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in EMC AutoStart 5.3.x and 5.4.x before 5.4.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted message over TCP.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update autostart 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/45703Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/8352Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1025958Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519371/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/49238Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69296Refsecunia.com/advisories/45703Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/8352Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1025958Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519371/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2735?

CVE-2011-2735 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting emc autostart. It was published on August 23, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-2735?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-2735?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update autostart 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-2011-2735?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-2735 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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