Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Avid Media Composer Products
CVE-2011-5003
Key Information:
- Vendor
Avid
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 25 December 2011
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What is CVE-2011-5003?
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Phonetic Indexer (AvidPhoneticIndexer.exe) of Avid Media Composer versions 5.5.3 and earlier. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to send specially crafted requests to TCP port 4659, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

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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.
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EPSS Score
76% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
Timeline
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
