CVE-2011-4045
CWE-119Published: April 3, 2012· Updated: Jul 9, 2026
Official Description
Buffer overflow in an unspecified ActiveX control in aipgctl.ocx in ARC Informatique PcVue 6.0 through 10.0, FrontVue, and PlantVue allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HTML document.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-4045 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.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2011-4045. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-4045 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts