# CVE-2011-5002: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2011-12-25 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50850
- http://osvdb.org/77454
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18184
- http://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/Final_Draft-Multiple_Stack_Buffer_Overflows.pdf
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47044
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18184

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