How severe is CVE-2011-2957?

CVE-2011-2957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-2957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2957?

CVE-2011-2957 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Diagnostics Viewer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2957?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-2957 published?

CVE-2011-2957 was published on 2011-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2957

CVE-2011-2957 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Diagnostics Viewer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Diagnostics Viewer
Published: 2011-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer before V2.30.00 (CPR9 SR3) allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer (.ftd) configuration file, which triggers memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2957?: Unspecified vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer before V2.30.00 (CPR9 SR3) allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer (.ftd) configuration file, which triggers memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2011-2957?: CVE-2011-2957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2957?: CVE-2011-2957 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Diagnostics Viewer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2957?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2957 published?: CVE-2011-2957 was published on 2011-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_diagnostics_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_diagnostics_viewer:2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_diagnostics_viewer:2.10.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*