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CVE-2011-5291

6.4 · MEDIUM

The SaveData method in the Cygnicon.ViewControl.1 ActiveX control in CyViewer.ocx in Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 3.x before 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a pathname…

Published Jan 1, 2015ashampoo_gmbh_\&_co.CWE-264EPSS 1.23%

Overview

CVE-2011-5291 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ashampoo_gmbh_\&_co. ashampoo_3d_cad_professional_3. It was published on January 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The SaveData method in the Cygnicon.ViewControl.1 ActiveX control in CyViewer.ocx in Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 3.x before 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a pathname in the first argument.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ashampoo_gmbh_\&_co.. Update ashampoo_3d_cad_professional_3 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-2011-5291?

CVE-2011-5291 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ashampoo_gmbh_\&_co. ashampoo_3d_cad_professional_3. It was published on January 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-5291?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, 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-2011-5291?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ashampoo_gmbh_\&_co.. Update ashampoo_3d_cad_professional_3 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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