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CVE-2011-5227

UnknownEPSS 76.95%

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CVE-2011-5227 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the Syslog service (nssyslogd.exe) in Enterasys Network Management Suite (NMS) before 4.1.0.80 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PRIO field in a message to UDP port 514.. EPSS estimates a 76.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Syslog service (nssyslogd.exe) in Enterasys Network Management Suite (NMS) before 4.1.0.80 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PRIO field in a message to UDP port 514.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
76.95%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EnterasysNetsight<= 4.1.0.79

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-5227?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Syslog service (nssyslogd.exe) in Enterasys Network Management Suite (NMS) before 4.1.0.80 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PRIO field in a message to UDP port 514.
How severe is CVE-2011-5227?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-5227 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 76.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5227?
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