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CVE-2011-0404

HighPublic exploit

Stack-based buffer overflow in NetSupport Manager Agent for Linux 11.00, for Solaris 9.50, and for Mac OS X 11.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long control hostname to TCP port 5405, probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5252.

Published Jan 11, 2011 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately
  • CVE-2011-0404 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Netsupport Manager Agent.
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

65%

Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in NetSupport Manager Agent for Linux 11.00, for Solaris 9.50, and for Mac OS X 11.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long control hostname to TCP port 5405, probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5252.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Netsupport Manager AgentNetsupport11.00, 9.50n/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jan 11, 2011

  2. Last updated

    Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

8 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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