How severe is CVE-2011-4874?

CVE-2011-4874 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-4874 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4874?

CVE-2011-4874 primarily affects Microsys Promotic. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4874?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-4874 published?

CVE-2011-4874 was published on 2012-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4874

CVE-2011-4874 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsys Promotic with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Microsys Promotic
Published: 2012-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in MICROSYS PROMOTIC before 8.1.7 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (data corruption and application crash) via a crafted project (aka .pra) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4874?: Use-after-free vulnerability in MICROSYS PROMOTIC before 8.1.7 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (data corruption and application crash) via a crafted project (aka .pra) file.
How severe is CVE-2011-4874?: CVE-2011-4874 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-4874 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4874?: CVE-2011-4874 primarily affects Microsys Promotic. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4874?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-4874 published?: CVE-2011-4874 was published on 2012-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

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cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:8.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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