Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the Provideo ActiveX controls allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input fields, as demonstrated by (1) a long strIp argument to the voice method in 2way.dll in the alarm 1.0.3.1 ActiveX control, (2) a network response to AXPlayer.ocx in the GMAXPlayer 2.0.8.2 ActiveX control, the (3) UserName or (4) Password parameter to AXPlayer.ocx in the GMAXPlayer 2.0.8.2 ActiveX control, (5) a long Id parameter to the GetString method in PAxPlayer.ocx in the PAxPlayer 3.0.0.9 ActiveX control, or (6) a long strAdr parameter to the ConnectIPCam method in PAxPlayer.ocx in the PAxPlayer 3.0.0.9 ActiveX control.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Provideo | Alarm Activex Control | 3.0.0.9 |
| Provideo | Gmax Activex Control | 2.0.8.2 |
| Provideo | Paxplayer Activex Control | 3.0.0.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/74310
- http://osvdb.org/74311
- http://osvdb.org/74312
- http://osvdb.org/74313
- http://osvdb.org/74314
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2011-56/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2011-57/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2011-58/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48977
- http://osvdb.org/74310
- http://osvdb.org/74311
- http://osvdb.org/74312
- http://osvdb.org/74313
- http://osvdb.org/74314
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2011-56/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2591?
CVE-2011-2591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in the Provideo ActiveX controls allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input fields, as demonstrated by (1) a long strIp argument to the voice method i...
How severe is CVE-2011-2591?
CVE-2011-2591 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-2011-2591?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Provideo Alarm Activex Control, Provideo Gmax Activex Control, Provideo Paxplayer Activex Control.