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
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Finaldraft
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://osvdb.org/77454
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47044
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18184
- http://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/Final_Draft-Multiple_Stack_Buffer_Overflows.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50850
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:finaldraft:finaldraft:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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