How severe is CVE-2011-5162?

CVE-2011-5162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-5162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5162?

CVE-2011-5162 affects Gomlab Gom Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5162?

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-2011-5162 published?

CVE-2011-5162 was published on 2012-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5162

CVE-2011-5162 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gomlab Gom Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Gomlab Gom Player
Published: 2012-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in GOM Player 2.1.33.5071 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .ASX file with a long URI in the "ref href" tag. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2007-0707 regression.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5162?: Stack-based buffer overflow in GOM Player 2.1.33.5071 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .ASX file with a long URI in the "ref href" tag. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2007-0707 regression.
How severe is CVE-2011-5162?: CVE-2011-5162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-5162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5162?: CVE-2011-5162 affects Gomlab Gom Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5162?: 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-2011-5162 published?: CVE-2011-5162 was published on 2012-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gomlab:gom_player:2.1.33.5071:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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