CVE-2011-0489
CVE-2011-0489 is a high-severity vulnerability in Objectivity Objectivity/db with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Objectivity Objectivity/db
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The server components in Objectivity/DB 10.0 do not require authentication for administrative commands, which allows remote attackers to modify data, obtain sensitive information, or cause a denial of service by sending requests over TCP to (1) the Lock Server or (2) the Advanced Multithreaded Server, as demonstrated by commands that are ordinarily sent by the (a) ookillls and (b) oostopams applications. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-0489?
- The server components in Objectivity/DB 10.0 do not require authentication for administrative commands, which allows remote attackers to modify data, obtain sensitive information, or cause a denial of service by sending requests over TCP to (1) the Lock Server or (2) the Advanced Multithreaded Server, as demonstrated by commands that are ordinarily sent by the (a) ookillls and (b) oostopams applications. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2011-0489?
- CVE-2011-0489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-0489 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-0489?
- CVE-2011-0489 affects Objectivity Objectivity/db. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-0489?
- 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-2011-0489 published?
- CVE-2011-0489 was published on 2011-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/70424
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42901
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15988
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/782567
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45803
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0127
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64699
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:objectivity:objectivity\/db:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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