CVE-2011-5001
Overview
CVE-2011-5001 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting trend_micro control_manager. It was published on December 25, 2011.
Technical Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the CGenericScheduler::AddTask function in cmdHandlerRedAlertController.dll in CmdProcessor.exe in Trend Micro Control Manager 5.5 before Build 1613 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted IPC packet to TCP port 20101.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trend_micro. Update control_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| trend_micro | control_manager | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-5001?
CVE-2011-5001 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting trend_micro control_manager. It was published on December 25, 2011.
How severe is CVE-2011-5001?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-5001?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trend_micro. Update control_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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