Security readout for executives and security teams
Arm Whois 3.11 has a locally triggered memory corruption flaw that can let an attacker run code on a machine where the tool is installed. The source bundle names public exploit material, but does not show active exploitation or a vendor patch. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints or servers with Arm Whois 3.11 installed and used with local files or inputs. The bundle provides no CPEs, deployment prevalence, or confirmed network-exposed attack path. Treat as a high-priority endpoint hygiene issue if Arm Whois 3.11 is present. Business urgency depends on whether the tool is installed and reachable by untrusted local users; no active exploitation is evidenced. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Arm Whois 3.11 installations.; Remove Arm Whois 3.11 where business use is not required.; Replace it with a maintained WHOIS client where practical..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.6 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.55.9VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.6HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-45907CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Arm Whois 3.11 Buffer Overflow via ASLR BypassCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.