CVE-2011-4055
CVE-2011-4055 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens Tecnomatix Factorylink 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
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Siemens Tecnomatix Factorylink
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the WebClient ActiveX control in Siemens Tecnomatix FactoryLink 6.6.1 (aka 6.6 SP1), 7.5.217 (aka 7.5 SP2), and 8.0.2.54 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a parameter associated with the location URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-4055?
- Buffer overflow in the WebClient ActiveX control in Siemens Tecnomatix FactoryLink 6.6.1 (aka 6.6 SP1), 7.5.217 (aka 7.5 SP2), and 8.0.2.54 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a parameter associated with the location URL.
- How severe is CVE-2011-4055?
- CVE-2011-4055 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2011-4055 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-4055?
- CVE-2011-4055 primarily affects Siemens Tecnomatix Factorylink. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-4055?
- 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-2011-4055 published?
- CVE-2011-4055 was published on 2012-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51266
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-11-343-01.pdf
- http://www.usdata.com/sea/factorylink/en/p_nav5.asp
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72117
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:tecnomatix_factorylink:6.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:tecnomatix_factorylink:7.5.217:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:tecnomatix_factorylink:8.0.2.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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