CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-1918: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 02 2011(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Data Archiver service in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian before 3.5 SIM 17 and 4.x before 4.0 SIM 12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted TCP message traffic.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GE Proficy Historian<=3.5
GE Proficy Historian=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-1918?

    CVE-2011-1918 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-1918?

    To fix CVE-2011-1918, upgrade to GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian version 4.0 SIM 12 or later, or 3.5 SIM 17 or later.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-1918?

    CVE-2011-1918 can be exploited through crafted TCP message traffic leading to a denial of service or potential remote code execution.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2011-1918?

    CVE-2011-1918 affects GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian versions up to 3.5 and versions prior to 4.0 SIM 12.

  • When was CVE-2011-1918 disclosed?

    CVE-2011-1918 was disclosed on September 30, 2011.

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