Vulnerability Description
Certain ActiveX controls in (1) tsgetxu71ex552.dll and (2) tsgetx71ex552.dll in Tom Sawyer GET Extension Factory 5.5.2.237, as used in VI Client (aka VMware Infrastructure Client) 2.0.2 before Build 230598 and 2.5 before Build 204931 in VMware Infrastructure 3, do not properly handle attempted initialization within Internet Explorer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted HTML document.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tomsawyer | Get Extension Factory | 5.5.2.237 |
| Vmware | Virtual Infrastructure Client | 2.0.2 |
| Vmware | Infrastructure | 3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=911
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44826Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44844
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025602
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48099
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0009.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67816
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=911
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44826Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44844
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025602
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48099
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0009.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67816
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2217?
CVE-2011-2217 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Certain ActiveX controls in (1) tsgetxu71ex552.dll and (2) tsgetx71ex552.dll in Tom Sawyer GET Extension Factory 5.5.2.237, as used in VI Client (aka VMware Infrastructure Client) 2.0.2 before Build 2...
How severe is CVE-2011-2217?
CVE-2011-2217 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-2011-2217?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tomsawyer Get Extension Factory, Vmware Virtual Infrastructure Client, Vmware Infrastructure.