CVE-2011-5171

CVE-2011-5171 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cyberlink Power2go with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CyberLink Power2Go 7 (build 196) and 8 (build 1031) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) src and (2) name parameters in a p2g project file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5171?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CyberLink Power2Go 7 (build 196) and 8 (build 1031) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) src and (2) name parameters in a p2g project file.
How severe is CVE-2011-5171?
CVE-2011-5171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-5171 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5171?
CVE-2011-5171 primarily affects Cyberlink Power2go. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5171?
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-2011-5171 published?
CVE-2011-5171 was published on 2012-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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