Buffer Overflow in PLIB Affecting TORCS and Other Products
CVE-2011-4620

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Steve J Baker

Status
Plib
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2011

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 12%

What is CVE-2011-4620?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ulSetError function within util/ulError.cxx in PLIB 1.8.5. This vulnerability affects TORCS 1.3.1 and potentially other products, allowing user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The exploitation is carried out via specially crafted error messages. This flaw underscores the importance of sanitizing input and validating data to prevent unauthorized access and system compromise.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2011-4620 - Proof of Concept

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/51340
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http://secunia.com/advisories/47297
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18258/
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EPSS Score

12% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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