Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in xlssr.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed BIFF record in a .xls Excel spreadsheet attachment, aka SPR PRAD8E3HKR.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomy | Keyview | All versions |
| Ibm | Lotus Notes | <= 8.5.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44624Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8263
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/LotusNotes-XLS-viewer-heap-overflowExploit
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21500034
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/518120/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47962
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67619
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44624Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8263
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/LotusNotes-XLS-viewer-heap-overflowExploit
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21500034
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/518120/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47962
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67619
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1512?
CVE-2011-1512 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in xlssr.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed BIFF record in a .xls Excel ...
How severe is CVE-2011-1512?
CVE-2011-1512 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1512?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Autonomy Keyview, Ibm Lotus Notes.