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CVE-2011-4055

9.3 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the WebClient ActiveX control in Siemens Tecnomatix FactoryLink 6.6.1 (aka 6.6 SP1), 7.5.217 (aka 7.5 SP2), and 8.0.2.54 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a l…

Published Jan 8, 2012siemensCWE-119EPSS 4.56%

Overview

CVE-2011-4055 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens tecnomatix_factorylink. It was published on January 8, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the WebClient ActiveX control in Siemens Tecnomatix FactoryLink 6.6.1 (aka 6.6 SP1), 7.5.217 (aka 7.5 SP2), and 8.0.2.54 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a parameter associated with the location URL.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update tecnomatix_factorylink 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4055?

CVE-2011-4055 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens tecnomatix_factorylink. It was published on January 8, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-4055?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2011-4055?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update tecnomatix_factorylink 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-2011-4055?

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