CVE-2011-5001

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CGenericScheduler::AddTask function in cmdHandlerRedAlertController.dll in CmdProcessor.exe in Trend Micro Control Manager…

published December 25, 2011

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
64%
Percentile
99.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A cleverly crafted IPC packet could exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in Trend Micro Control Manager! 🔥 Think of it as a delivery service mistakenly accepting a package that's too big for the mailbox — it overflows and causes chaos inside! 📦 An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to unauthorized access and control. This could result in the compromise of sensitive data or even complete takeover of the system. That's a pretty wild ride!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery service mistakenly accepting a package that's too big for the mailbox — it overflows and causes chaos inside! 📦 The vulnerability exists in the CGenericScheduler::AddTask function of cmdHandlerRedAlertController.dll, where it fails to properly handle oversized input, leading to a stack overflow when a malicious IPC packet is received on TCP port 20101.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to unauthorized access and control. This could result in the compromise of sensitive data or even complete takeover of the system. That's a pretty wild ride! To protect your systems, ensure you update Trend Micro Control Manager to the latest version available after Build 1613. Conduct regular audits of your network traffic to detect any suspicious IPC packets as an added layer of security. You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your systems like the hero you are! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.64363 · 99.2th percentile
Published
2011-12-25T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 DEC 01:00Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow in the CGenericScheduler::AddTask function in cmdHandlerRedAlertController.dll in CmdProcessor.exe in Trend Micro Control Manager…
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