CVE-2011-1741
CWE-119Published: July 19, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in ftserver.exe in the OpenText Hummingbird Client Connector, as used in the Indexing Server in EMC Documentum eRoom 7.x before 7.4.3.f and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted message over TCP.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-1741 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-1741 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts