CVE-2011-1216: Buffer Overflow

Published May 31, 2011
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in assr.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted tag data in an Applix spreadsheet attachment, aka SPR PRAD8823A7.

Affected Software

106 affected components
IBM Lotus Notes<=8.5.2.2
IBM Lotus Notes=3.0
IBM Lotus Notes=3.0.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes=3.0.0.2
IBM Lotus Notes=4.2
IBM Lotus Notes=4.2.1
IBM Lotus Notes=4.2.2
IBM Lotus Notes=4.5
IBM Lotus Notes=4.6
IBM Lotus Notes=4.6.7a
IBM Lotus Notes=4.6.7h
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.1.02
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.1a
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.1b
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.1c
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.2
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.2a
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.2b
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.2c
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.3
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.4
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.4a
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.5
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.5.01
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.5.02
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.6
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.6a
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.6a.01
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.7
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.7a
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.8
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.9
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.9a
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.10
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.11
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.12
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0a
IBM Lotus Notes=5.02
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.1-cf1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.1-cf2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.1-cf3
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.2-cf1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.2-cf2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.2.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.3
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.4
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.5
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.3
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.3.1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.4
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.4.1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.4.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.4.3
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.5
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.5.1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.5.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.5.3
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.6
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.6.1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.6.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.6.3
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.0
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.1.1
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.2
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.2.1
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.2.2
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.2.3
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.3
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.3.1
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.4
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.4.0
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.4.1
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.4.2
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0.0
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0.2
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0.2.0
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0.2.1
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0.2.2
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0.2.3
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0.2.4
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0.2.5
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0.2.6
IBM Lotus Notes=8.5
IBM Lotus Notes=8.5.0.0
IBM Lotus Notes=8.5.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes=8.5.1
IBM Lotus Notes=8.5.1.0
IBM Lotus Notes=8.5.1.1
IBM Lotus Notes=8.5.1.2
IBM Lotus Notes=8.5.1.3
IBM Lotus Notes=8.5.1.4
IBM Lotus Notes=8.5.1.5
IBM Lotus Notes=8.5.2.0
IBM Lotus Notes=8.5.2.1

Event History

May 31, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1216?

CVE-2011-1216 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1216?

To fix CVE-2011-1216, upgrade to IBM Lotus Notes version 8.5.2 FP3 or later.

3

Which versions of IBM Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2011-1216?

CVE-2011-1216 affects IBM Lotus Notes versions prior to 8.5.2 FP3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1216?

CVE-2011-1216 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2011-1216 be exploited by a remote attacker?

Yes, CVE-2011-1216 can be exploited by a remote attacker via malicious Applix spreadsheet attachments.

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