HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2011-1218
CRITICAL

CVE-2011-1218

CWE-119Published: May 31, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in kvarcve.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip attachment, aka SPR PRAD8E3NSP. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-1218 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

autonomy1 product(s)
keyview
IBM1 product(s)
lotus notes
Source: NVD CPE · 102 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (10)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2011-1218
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 31, 2011

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2011-1218 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.