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CVE-2011-2903

6.8 · MEDIUM

Heap-based buffer overflow in tcptrack before 1.4.2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.

Published Sep 2, 2011rhythmCWE-119EPSS 2.33%

Overview

CVE-2011-2903 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rhythm tcptrack. It was published on September 2, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in tcptrack before 1.4.2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability in limited scenarios in which tcptrack is "configured as a handler for other applications." This issue might not qualify for inclusion in CVE.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rhythm. Update tcptrack 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
rhythmtcptrack0Affected

References

Refseclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q3/293Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/31/1Refwww.rhythm.cx/~steve/devel/tcptrack/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/49352Refbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=377917Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=729096Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69467Refseclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q3/293Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/31/1Refwww.rhythm.cx/~steve/devel/tcptrack/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2903?

CVE-2011-2903 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rhythm tcptrack. It was published on September 2, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-2903?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, 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-2011-2903?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rhythm. Update tcptrack 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-2011-2903?

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