CVE-2011-1786

Name: CVE-2011-1786
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-05-03T22:55:03.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.01%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1786 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lsassd in Likewise Open /Enterprise 5.3 before build 7845, Open 6.0 before build 8325, and Enterprise 6.0 before build 178, as distributed in VMware ESXi 4.1 and ESX 4.1 and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an Active Directory login attempt that provides a username containing an invalid byte sequence.. EPSS estimates a 3.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

lsassd in Likewise Open /Enterprise 5.3 before build 7845, Open 6.0 before build 8325, and Enterprise 6.0 before build 178, as distributed in VMware ESXi 4.1 and ESX 4.1 and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an Active Directory login attempt that provides a username containing an invalid byte sequence.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.01%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Likewise	Likewise Open	5.3
Likewise	Likewise Open	6.0
Vmware	Esx	4.1
Vmware	Esxi	4.1

References

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1786?

How severe is CVE-2011-1786?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1786 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1786?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-1786?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST