Is CVE-2011-5002 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2011-5002, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2011-5002 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2011-5002 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2011-5002?

CVE-2011-5002 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2011-5002

CWE-119Published: December 25, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Final Draft 8 before 8.02 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .fdx or .fdxt file with long (1) Word, (2) Transition, (3) Location, (4) Extension, (5) SceneIntro, (6) TimeOfDay, and (7) Character elements.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-5002 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-2011-5002. 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.