# CVE-2010-2311: Stack-based buffer overflow in Power Tab Editor 1.7 build 80 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .ptb file

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2010-06-16 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Power Tab Editor 1.7 build 80 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .ptb file with a long font name.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/40216
- http://osvdb.org/65482
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/13820
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59377
- http://www.corelan.be:8800/index.php/forum/security-advisories/corelan-10-049-power-tab-editor-v1-7-build-80-buffer-overflow/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/13820

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