CVE-2011-0404
HighPublic exploitStack-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| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Netsupport Manager AgentNetsupport | 11.00, 9.50 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 11, 2011
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory42794
- advisoryADV-2011-0062
- exploitMSF netsupport_manager_agent.rb
- exploitExploitDB-15937
- exploitExploitDB-16838
FAQ
Common Questions.
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: Netsupport Manager Agent versions 11.00, 9.50. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
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.
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