CVE-2011-2903

CVE-2011-2903 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rhythm Tcptrack with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in tcptrack before 1.4.2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability in limited scenarios in which tcptrack is "configured as a handler for other applications." This issue might not qualify for inclusion in CVE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2903?
Heap-based buffer overflow in tcptrack before 1.4.2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability in limited scenarios in which tcptrack is "configured as a handler for other applications." This issue might not qualify for inclusion in CVE.
How severe is CVE-2011-2903?
CVE-2011-2903 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2903 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2903?
CVE-2011-2903 primarily affects Rhythm Tcptrack. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2903?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2903 published?
CVE-2011-2903 was published on 2011-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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