critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-1512: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue May 31 2011(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in xlssr.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed BIFF record in a .xls Excel spreadsheet attachment, aka SPR PRAD8E3HKR.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-1512?

    CVE-2011-1512 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-1512?

    To fix CVE-2011-1512, update your IBM Lotus Notes to version 8.5.2 FP3 or later.

  • Which versions of IBM Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2011-1512?

    CVE-2011-1512 affects IBM Lotus Notes versions before 8.5.2 FP3, including versions 4.2 through 8.5.2.2.

  • What impact does CVE-2011-1512 have on users?

    CVE-2011-1512 can lead to remote code execution, potentially compromising users' systems and data.

  • How was CVE-2011-1512 discovered?

    CVE-2011-1512 was discovered through analysis of the xlssr.dll that processes malformed BIFF records in Excel attachments.

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