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CVE-2011-5052

6.8 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in CoCSoft Stream Down 6.8.0 allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a download request.

Published Jan 4, 2012cocsoftCWE-119EPSS 29.69%

Overview

CVE-2011-5052 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cocsoft stream_down. It was published on January 4, 2012 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in CoCSoft Stream Down 6.8.0 allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a download request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cocsoft. Update stream_down 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-2011-5052?

CVE-2011-5052 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cocsoft stream_down. It was published on January 4, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-5052?

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-2011-5052?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cocsoft. Update stream_down 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-2011-5052?

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