CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-5124: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Aug 26 2012(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the BCAAA component before build 60258, as used by Blue Coat ProxySG 4.2.3 through 6.1 and ProxyOne, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large packet to the synchronization port (16102/tcp).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bluecoat ProxySG
Blue Coat ProxySG=4.2.6
Blue Coat ProxySG=4.3.2.3
Blue Coat ProxySG=5.1
Blue Coat ProxySG=5.1.6.1
Blue Coat ProxySG=5.2
Blue Coat ProxySG=5.2.2.4
Blue Coat ProxySG=5.2.5.2
Blue Coat ProxySG=5.3
Blue Coat ProxySG=5.3.2.1
Blue Coat ProxySG=5.4
Blue Coat ProxySG=5.4.1.1
Blue Coat ProxySG=6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-5124?

    CVE-2011-5124 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-5124?

    To mitigate CVE-2011-5124, update the affected Blue Coat ProxySG or ProxyOne to a patched version provided by the vendor.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2011-5124?

    CVE-2011-5124 affects Blue Coat ProxySG versions from 4.2.3 through 6.1 and ProxyOne prior to build 60258.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2011-5124 allow?

    CVE-2011-5124 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems by sending a specially crafted packet.

  • What component is vulnerable in CVE-2011-5124?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2011-5124 resides in the BCAAA component of the affected Blue Coat products.

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