CVE-2011-5002

CVE-2011-5002 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Finaldraft with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Final Draft 8 before 8.02 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .fdx or .fdxt file with long (1) Word, (2) Transition, (3) Location, (4) Extension, (5) SceneIntro, (6) TimeOfDay, and (7) Character elements.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5002?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Final Draft 8 before 8.02 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .fdx or .fdxt file with long (1) Word, (2) Transition, (3) Location, (4) Extension, (5) SceneIntro, (6) TimeOfDay, and (7) Character elements.
How severe is CVE-2011-5002?
CVE-2011-5002 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-5002 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5002?
CVE-2011-5002 affects Finaldraft. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5002?
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-2011-5002 published?
CVE-2011-5002 was published on 2011-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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