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CVE-2011-4620

9.3 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the ulSetError function in util/ulError.cxx in PLIB 1.8.5, as used in TORCS 1.3.1 and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors…

Published Dec 31, 2011steve_j_bakerCWE-119EPSS 12.64%

Overview

CVE-2011-4620 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting steve_j_baker plib. It was published on December 31, 2011 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 ulSetError function in util/ulError.cxx in PLIB 1.8.5, as used in TORCS 1.3.1 and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a long error message, as demonstrated by a crafted acc file for TORCS. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from steve_j_baker. Update plib 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

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00013.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00015.htmlRefopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/21/2Refosvdb.org/77973Refsecunia.com/advisories/47297Refsecunia.com/advisories/51340Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/18258/Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-16Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00013.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00015.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4620?

CVE-2011-4620 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting steve_j_baker plib. It was published on December 31, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-4620?

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-2011-4620?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from steve_j_baker. Update plib 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-2011-4620?

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