CVE-2011-3193: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gw56-35qp-gch8
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-3193 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2011-3193 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-3193
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gw56-35qp-gch8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-3193

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2011-3193, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write, where the product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Lookup_MarkMarkPos function in the HarfBuzz module (harfbuzz-gpos.c), as used by Qt before 4.7.4 and Pango, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font file.

References

NVD — CVE-2011-3193 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3193
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/699... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69991
hermes.opensuse.org/messages/12056605 WEB
https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/12056605
qt.gitorious.org/qt/qt/commit/9ae6f2... WEB
https://qt.gitorious.org/qt/qt/commit/9ae6f2f9a57f0c3096d5785913e437953fa6775c
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-10/msg00007.html
cgit.freedesktop.org/harfbuzz.old/commit... WEB
http://cgit.freedesktop.org/harfbuzz.old/commit/?id=81c8ef785b079980ad5b46be4fe7c7bf156dbf65
cgit.freedesktop.org/harfbuzz/commit/src... WEB
http://cgit.freedesktop.org/harfbuzz/commit/src/harfbuzz-gpos.c?id=da2c52abcd75d46929b34cad55c4fb2c8892bc08
git.gnome.org/browse/pango/commit... WEB
http://git.gnome.org/browse/pango/commit/pango/opentype/harfbuzz-gpos.c?id=a7a715480db66148b1f487528887508a7991dcd0
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-10/msg00008.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2011-13... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1323.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2011-13... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1324.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2011-13... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1325.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2011-13... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1326.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2011-13... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1327.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2011-13... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1328.html
secunia.com/advisories/41537 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/41537
secunia.com/advisories/46117 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/46117
secunia.com/advisories/46118 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/46118
secunia.com/advisories/46119 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/46119
secunia.com/advisories/46128 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/46128
secunia.com/advisories/46371 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/46371
secunia.com/advisories/46410 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/46410
secunia.com/advisories/49895 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/49895
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/22/6
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/24/8
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/25/1
www.osvdb.org/75652 WEB
http://www.osvdb.org/75652
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49723
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1504-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1504-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3193?
CVE-2011-3193 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2011-3193?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-3193?
CVE-2011-3193 is classified under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write (The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2011-3193?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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