What is the severity of CVE-2011-2962?

CVE-2011-2962 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial of service and possible remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2962?

To mitigate CVE-2011-2962, users should apply the latest patches and updates provided by Invensys for the affected Wonderware Information Server versions.

What software is affected by CVE-2011-2962?

CVE-2011-2962 affects Invensys Wonderware Information Server versions 3.1, 4.0, and 4.0 SP1.

What types of attacks can CVE-2011-2962 enable?

CVE-2011-2962 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service through stack-based buffer overflows.

Is a workaround available for CVE-2011-2962?

Currently, there are no specific workarounds for CVE-2011-2962, so it is recommended to apply relevant patches as soon as they are available.

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CVE-2011-2962

critical

9.3

CWE

119

29/7/2011

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-2962: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jul 29 2011(Updated: )

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Invensys Wonderware Information Server 3.1, 4.0, and 4.0 SP1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via two unspecified ActiveX controls.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Invensys Wonderware Information Server	=4.0-sp1
Invensys Wonderware Information Server	=3.1
Invensys Wonderware Information Server	=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2962?
CVE-2011-2962 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial of service and possible remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2962?
To mitigate CVE-2011-2962, users should apply the latest patches and updates provided by Invensys for the affected Wonderware Information Server versions.
What software is affected by CVE-2011-2962?
CVE-2011-2962 affects Invensys Wonderware Information Server versions 3.1, 4.0, and 4.0 SP1.
What types of attacks can CVE-2011-2962 enable?
CVE-2011-2962 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service through stack-based buffer overflows.
Is a workaround available for CVE-2011-2962?
Currently, there are no specific workarounds for CVE-2011-2962, so it is recommended to apply relevant patches as soon as they are available.

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