HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2011-0989
MEDIUM

CVE-2011-0989

CWE-264Published: April 13, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The RuntimeHelpers.InitializeArray method in metadata/icall.c in Mono, when Moonlight 2.x before 2.4.1 or 3.x before 3.99.3 is used, does not properly restrict data types, which allows remote attackers to modify internal read-only data structures, and cause a denial of service (plugin crash) or corrupt the internal state of the security manager, via a crafted media file, as demonstrated by modifying a C# struct.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-0989 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

mono1 product(s)
mono
novell1 product(s)
moonlight
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/06/14
PATCHhttps://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=667077
PATCHhttps://github.com/mono/mono/commit/035c8587c0d8d307e45f1b7171a0d337bb451f1e
PATCHhttp://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/06/14
PATCHhttps://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=667077
PATCHhttps://github.com/mono/mono/commit/035c8587c0d8d307e45f1b7171a0d337bb451f1e
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/44002
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/44076
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0904
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/44002
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/44076
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0904

All References (20)

→
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-04/msg00024.html
→
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/06/14Patch
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/44002Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/44076Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.mono-project.com/Vulnerabilities
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47208
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0904Vendor Advisory
→
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=667077Patch
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66624
→
https://github.com/mono/mono/commit/035c8587c0d8d307e45f1b7171a0d337bb451f1ePatch
→
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-04/msg00024.html
→
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/06/14Patch
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/44002Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/44076Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.mono-project.com/Vulnerabilities

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2011-0989
CVSS Score5.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 13, 2011

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2011-0989 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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