CVE-2011-0404
CVE-2011-0404 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netsupport Netsupport Manager Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 65% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 65% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Netsupport Netsupport Manager Agent
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- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in NetSupport Manager Agent for Linux 11.00, for Solaris 9.50, and for Mac OS X 11.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long control hostname to TCP port 5405, probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5252.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-0404?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in NetSupport Manager Agent for Linux 11.00, for Solaris 9.50, and for Mac OS X 11.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long control hostname to TCP port 5405, probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5252.
- How severe is CVE-2011-0404?
- CVE-2011-0404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-0404 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 65% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-0404?
- CVE-2011-0404 primarily affects Netsupport Netsupport Manager Agent. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-0404?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2011-0404 published?
- CVE-2011-0404 was published on 2011-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2011-01/0090.html
- http://osvdb.org/70408
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42794
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15937
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16838
- http://www.ikkisoft.com/stuff/netsupport_linux.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45728
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024943
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0062
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64546
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:netsupport:netsupport_manager_agent:9.50:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netsupport:netsupport_manager_agent:11.00:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netsupport:netsupport_manager_agent:11.00:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
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