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CVE-2011-5001

10.0 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CGenericScheduler::AddTask function in cmdHandlerRedAlertController.dll in CmdProcessor.exe in Trend Micro Control Manager 5.5 before Build 1613 allows remote att…

Published Dec 25, 2011trend_microCWE-119EPSS 64.36%

Overview

CVE-2011-5001 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting trend_micro control_manager. It was published on December 25, 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CGenericScheduler::AddTask function in cmdHandlerRedAlertController.dll in CmdProcessor.exe in Trend Micro Control Manager 5.5 before Build 1613 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted IPC packet to TCP port 20101.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trend_micro. Update control_manager 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
trend_microcontrol_manager0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5001?

CVE-2011-5001 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting trend_micro control_manager. It was published on December 25, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-5001?

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-2011-5001?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trend_micro. Update control_manager 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-2011-5001?

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