CVE-2011-1215

CVE-2011-1215 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes 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

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in mw8sr.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted link in a Microsoft Office document attachment, aka SPR PRAD8823ND.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1215?
Stack-based buffer overflow in mw8sr.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted link in a Microsoft Office document attachment, aka SPR PRAD8823ND.
How severe is CVE-2011-1215?
CVE-2011-1215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-1215 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1215?
CVE-2011-1215 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1215?
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-2011-1215 published?
CVE-2011-1215 was published on 2011-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (37)

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