CVE-2011-10015
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Publication date: 2025-08-13
Last updated on: 2025-08-14
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| cytel | cytel_studio | 9.0 |
| cytel | logxact | 9.0 |
| cytel | statxact | 9.0 |
| cytel | crossover | 9.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-121 | A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2011-10015 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Cytel Studio version 9.0 and earlier. It occurs when the software processes malformed .CY3 files and copies user-controlled strings into a fixed-size stack buffer of 256 bytes without proper bounds checking. This overflow can corrupt memory and allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally by opening a crafted file. The vulnerability affects multiple Cytel products including StatXact, LogXact, and CrossOver on Windows platforms. It involves multiple bugs such as string stack overflow, integer overflow in row handling, and stack overflow during processing of certain commands in related file formats. No official patches were available, and exploits exist using Metasploit modules. [1, 2, 3, 4]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution on affected systems when a user opens a specially crafted .CY3 file, potentially allowing an attacker to run malicious code with the privileges of the user. It can also cause denial-of-service conditions by crashing the application due to buffer and integer overflows. The exploit does not require elevated privileges but does require local access and user interaction to open the malicious file. This can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running Cytel Studio and its components. [1, 2, 4]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by identifying the presence of Cytel Studio version 9.0 or earlier on Windows systems and monitoring for the opening or processing of malformed .CY3 files, which trigger the stack-based buffer overflow. Detection can also involve checking for suspicious or crafted .CY3 files that may exploit the vulnerability. Since the exploit involves local file processing, network detection is limited. Using Metasploit modules (EDB-17930 and EDB-18027) can help simulate or test the vulnerability locally. Specific commands to detect the vulnerability are not provided in the resources. [1, 2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include: avoiding opening or processing untrusted or malformed .CY3 files in Cytel Studio 9.0 or earlier; restricting access to the application to trusted users only; disabling or removing the vulnerable software if possible, since no official patches or fixes are available; and monitoring for suspicious activity related to .CY3 file handling. Applying principle of least privilege and limiting user interaction with the vulnerable application can reduce risk. Using exploit detection tools or sandboxing the application may also help mitigate impact. [1, 3, 4]