CVE-2011-0524

CVE-2011-0524 is a low-severity vulnerability in Iain Gypsy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the NMEA parser (nmea-gen.c) in gypsy 0.8 allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors related to the sprintf function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0524?
Multiple buffer overflows in the NMEA parser (nmea-gen.c) in gypsy 0.8 allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors related to the sprintf function.
How severe is CVE-2011-0524?
CVE-2011-0524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-0524 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0524?
CVE-2011-0524 affects Iain Gypsy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0524?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0524 published?
CVE-2011-0524 was published on 2012-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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