Is CVE-2011-5162 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2011-5162, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2011-5162 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2011-5162 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2011-5162?

CVE-2011-5162 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2011-5162

CWE-119Published: September 15, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in GOM Player 2.1.33.5071 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .ASX file with a long URI in the "ref href" tag. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2007-0707 regression.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-5162 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-2011-5162. 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.