CVE-2011-2530

Name: CVE-2011-2530
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-06-22T21:55:02.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2530 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in RSEds.dll in RSHWare.exe in the EDS Hardware Installation Tool 1.0.5.1 and earlier in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic before 2.58 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed .eds file.. EPSS estimates a 7.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in RSEds.dll in RSHWare.exe in the EDS Hardware Installation Tool 1.0.5.1 and earlier in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic before 2.58 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed .eds file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.59%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Rslinx	< 2.58
Rockwellautomation	Eds Hardware Installation Tool	<= 1.0.5.1

References

http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/279194Permissions Required
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/127584US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-8G9PWXUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48092Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/279194Permissions Required
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/127584US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-8G9PWXUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48092Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2530?

How severe is CVE-2011-2530?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2530 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2530?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST