How severe is CVE-2011-0498?

CVE-2011-0498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-0498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0498?

CVE-2011-0498 affects Nokia Multimedia Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0498?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-0498 published?

CVE-2011-0498 was published on 2011-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0498

CVE-2011-0498 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nokia Multimedia Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Nokia Multimedia Player
Published: 2011-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Nokia Multimedia Player 1.00.55.5010, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long entry in a playlist (.npl) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0498?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Nokia Multimedia Player 1.00.55.5010, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long entry in a playlist (.npl) file.
How severe is CVE-2011-0498?: CVE-2011-0498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-0498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0498?: CVE-2011-0498 affects Nokia Multimedia Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-0498 published?: CVE-2011-0498 was published on 2011-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nokia:multimedia_player:1.00.55.5010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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