CVE-2011-5059
CVE-2011-5059 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: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Finaldraft
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Final Draft 8 before 8.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SmartType element, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-5002. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-5059?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Final Draft 8 before 8.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SmartType element, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-5002. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2011-5059?
- CVE-2011-5059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2011-5059 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-5059?
- CVE-2011-5059 primarily affects Finaldraft. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-5059?
- 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-2011-5059 published?
- CVE-2011-5059 was published on 2012-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:finaldraft:finaldraft:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:finaldraft:finaldraft:8.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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