CVE-2011-5059

Name: CVE-2011-5059
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-01-10T23:55:01.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-5059 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in Final Draft 8 before 8.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SmartType element, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-5002. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 3.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Final Draft 8 before 8.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SmartType element, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-5002. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.55%

87.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Finaldraft	Finaldraft	8
Finaldraft	Finaldraft	8.01

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/47044Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/47044Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-5059?

How severe is CVE-2011-5059?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-5059 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5059?

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Source: NVD / NIST