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CVE-2011-3494

10.0 · HIGH

WinSig.exe in eSignal 10.6.2425 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long StyleTemplate element in a QUO, SUM or PO…

Published Sep 16, 2011interactivedataCWE-119EPSS 55.78%

Overview

CVE-2011-3494 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting interactivedata esignal. It was published on September 16, 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

WinSig.exe in eSignal 10.6.2425 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long StyleTemplate element in a QUO, SUM or POR file, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow, or (2) a long Font->FaceName field (aka FaceName element), which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from interactivedata. Update esignal 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
interactivedataesignal0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3494?

CVE-2011-3494 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting interactivedata esignal. It was published on September 16, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-3494?

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-2011-3494?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from interactivedata. Update esignal 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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