How severe is CVE-2011-1207?

CVE-2011-1207 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-1207 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1207?

CVE-2011-1207 primarily affects Ibm Rational System Architect. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1207?

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-2011-1207 published?

CVE-2011-1207 was published on 2011-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1207

CVE-2011-1207 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational System Architect 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Ibm Rational System Architect
Published: 2011-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ActiveBar1 ActiveX control in the Data Dynamics ActiveBar ActiveX controls, as distributed in ActBar.ocx 1.0.6.5 in IBM Rational System Architect 11.4.0.2, 11.4.0.1, and earlier, does not properly restrict the SetLayoutData method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Data argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-3883. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1207?: The ActiveBar1 ActiveX control in the Data Dynamics ActiveBar ActiveX controls, as distributed in ActBar.ocx 1.0.6.5 in IBM Rational System Architect 11.4.0.2, 11.4.0.1, and earlier, does not properly restrict the SetLayoutData method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Data argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-3883. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2011-1207?: CVE-2011-1207 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-1207 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1207?: CVE-2011-1207 primarily affects Ibm Rational System Architect. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1207?: 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-2011-1207 published?: CVE-2011-1207 was published on 2011-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_system_architect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_system_architect:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_system_architect:11.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_system_architect:11.3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_system_architect:11.3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_system_architect:11.3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_system_architect:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_system_architect:11.4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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