CVE-2011-2592

Heap-based buffer overflow in the StartEpa method in the nsepacom ActiveX control (nsepa.exe) in Citrix Access Gateway Enterprise Edition Plug-in for Windows…

published June 18, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
15%
Percentile
96.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A long CSEC HTTP response header can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in Citrix's ActiveX control — it's like overstuffing a suitcase until it bursts open! 💥 Think of the StartEpa method as a suitcase that can only hold a certain amount of clothes. If you pack it too tightly with a long header, it can rupture and spill out everything, creating chaos! If exploited, a remote attacker could execute arbitrary code on the affected system as if they were inside, potentially taking full control. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system compromise — talk about a nightmare scenario!

Put simply

Think of the StartEpa method as a suitcase that can only hold a certain amount of clothes. If you pack it too tightly with a long header, it can rupture and spill out everything, creating chaos! CVE-2011-2592 allows attackers to cause a heap-based buffer overflow in the StartEpa method of the nsepacom ActiveX control. By sending a crafted long CSEC HTTP response header, attackers can manipulate memory and execute harmful code remotely.

What to do

If exploited, a remote attacker could execute arbitrary code on the affected system as if they were inside, potentially taking full control. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system compromise — talk about a nightmare scenario! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure you're running Citrix Access Gateway Enterprise Edition Plug-in for Windows version 9.3-57.5 or later, or version 10.0-69.4 or later. Regularly update your software and consider disabling or restricting ActiveX controls where possible for added protection. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive, follow these steps, and you'll keep your systems secure! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.14857 · 96.7th percentile
Published
2014-06-18T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 JUN 14:00Z
    Heap-based buffer overflow in the StartEpa method in the nsepacom ActiveX control (nsepa.exe) in Citrix Access Gateway Enterprise Edition Plug-in for Windows…
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