Is CVE-2011-5059 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2011-5059 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2011-5059 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2011-5059 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2011-5059?

CVE-2011-5059 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2011-5059

CWE-119Published: January 10, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Final Draft 8 before 8.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SmartType element, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-5002. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-5059 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.