CVE-2011-0654: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 16, 2011
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Updated

Integer underflow in the BowserWriteErrorLogEntry function in the Common Internet File System (CIFS) browser service in Mrxsmb.sys or bowser.sys in Active Directory in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a malformed BROWSER ELECTION message, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "Browser Pool Corruption Vulnerability." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2

Event History

Feb 16, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0654?

CVE-2011-0654 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0654?

To fix CVE-2011-0654, apply the latest security updates and patches from Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2011-0654?

CVE-2011-0654 affects Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0654?

CVE-2011-0654 is classified as an integer underflow vulnerability in the CIFS browser service.

5

Can CVE-2011-0654 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-0654 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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