CVE-2011-2217Get Extension Factory Memory Corruption
Certain ActiveX controls in (1) tsgetxu71ex552.dll and (2) tsgetx71ex552.dll in Tom Sawyer GET Extension Factory 5.5.2.237, as used in VI Client (aka VMware Infrastructure Client) 2.0.2 before Build 230598 and 2.5 before Build 204931 in VMware Infrastructure 3, do not properly…
Published Jun 6, 2011 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2011-2217 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Get Extension Factory (Tomsawyer), Infrastructure (Vmware), Virtual Infrastructure Client (Vmware).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 42% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
42%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
59/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Certain ActiveX controls in (1) tsgetxu71ex552.dll and (2) tsgetx71ex552.dll in Tom Sawyer GET Extension Factory 5.5.2.237, as used in VI Client (aka VMware Infrastructure Client) 2.0.2 before Build 230598 and 2.5 before Build 204931 in VMware Infrastructure 3, do not properly handle attempted initialization within Internet Explorer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted HTML document.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Get Extension FactoryTomsawyer | 5.5.2.237 | n/a |
| InfrastructureVmware | 3 | n/a |
| Virtual Infrastructure ClientVmware | 2.0.2, 2.5 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 6, 2011
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory44826
- advisoryvmware.com · VMSA-2011-0009.html
- exploitMSF tom_sawyer_tsgetx71ex552.rb
- exploitExploitDB-19030
- other20110603 Tom Sawyer GET Extension Factory COM Object Instantiation Memory Corruption Vulnerability
FAQ
Common Questions.
Certain ActiveX controls in (1) tsgetxu71ex552.dll and (2) tsgetx71ex552.dll in Tom Sawyer GET Extension Factory 5.5.2.237, as used in VI Client (aka VMware Infrastructure Client) 2.0.2 before Build 230598 and 2.5 before Build 204931 in VMware Infrastructure 3, do not properly handle attempted initialization within In…
Affected: Get Extension Factory (Tomsawyer) versions 5.5.2.237; Infrastructure (Vmware) versions 3; Virtual Infrastructure Client (Vmware) versions 2.0.2, 2.5. 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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