How severe is CVE-2011-5001?

CVE-2011-5001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-5001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 65% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5001?

CVE-2011-5001 affects Trend Micro Control Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5001?

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-2011-5001 published?

CVE-2011-5001 was published on 2011-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5001

CVE-2011-5001 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Control Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 65% 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 65% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Trend Micro Control Manager
Published: 2011-12-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CGenericScheduler::AddTask function in cmdHandlerRedAlertController.dll in CmdProcessor.exe in Trend Micro Control Manager 5.5 before Build 1613 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted IPC packet to TCP port 20101.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5001?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the CGenericScheduler::AddTask function in cmdHandlerRedAlertController.dll in CmdProcessor.exe in Trend Micro Control Manager 5.5 before Build 1613 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted IPC packet to TCP port 20101.
How severe is CVE-2011-5001?: CVE-2011-5001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-5001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 65% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5001?: CVE-2011-5001 affects Trend Micro Control Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5001?: 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-2011-5001 published?: CVE-2011-5001 was published on 2011-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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