MEDIUM
CVE-2011-2957
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: July 28, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer before V2.30.00 (CPR9 SR3) allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer (.ftd) configuration file, which triggers memory corruption.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-2957 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
rockwellautomation1 product(s)
factorytalk diagnostics viewer
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (6)
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http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-11-175-01.pdfUS Government Resource
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http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-11-175-01.pdfUS Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-2957
CVSS Score6.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 28, 2011
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-2957 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.