How severe is CVE-2011-1220?

CVE-2011-1220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-1220 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 63% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1220?

CVE-2011-1220 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Management Framework. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1220?

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-2011-1220 published?

CVE-2011-1220 was published on 2011-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1220

CVE-2011-1220 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Management Framework with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 63% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 63% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Management Framework
Published: 2011-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in lcfd.exe in Tivoli Endpoint in IBM Tivoli Management Framework 3.7.1, 4.1, 4.1.1, and 4.3.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long opts field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1220?: Stack-based buffer overflow in lcfd.exe in Tivoli Endpoint in IBM Tivoli Management Framework 3.7.1, 4.1, 4.1.1, and 4.3.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long opts field.
How severe is CVE-2011-1220?: CVE-2011-1220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-1220 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 63% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1220?: CVE-2011-1220 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Management Framework. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1220?: 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-2011-1220 published?: CVE-2011-1220 was published on 2011-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_management_framework:3.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_management_framework:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_management_framework:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_management_framework:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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