Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the ulSetError function in util/ulError.cxx in PLIB 1.8.5, as used in TORCS 1.3.1 and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a long error message, as demonstrated by a crafted acc file for TORCS. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Steve J Baker | Plib | 1.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00013.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/21/2
- http://osvdb.org/77973
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47297Third Party AdvisoryVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51340Third Party Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18258/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-16Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00013.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/21/2
- http://osvdb.org/77973
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47297Third Party AdvisoryVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51340Third Party Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18258/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4620?
CVE-2011-4620 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the ulSetError function in util/ulError.cxx in PLIB 1.8.5, as used in TORCS 1.3.1 and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors inv...
How severe is CVE-2011-4620?
CVE-2011-4620 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-2011-4620?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Steve J Baker Plib.