CVE-2011-4870: Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) GUIControls, (2) BatchObjSrv, and (3) BatchSecCtrl ActiveX controls in In

This month

MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2011-4870 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting wonderware inbatch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) GUIControls, (2) BatchObjSrv, and (3) BatchSecCtrl ActiveX controls in Invensys Wonderware InBatch 9.0 and 9.0 SP1, and InBatch 8.1 SP1, 9.0 SP2, and 9.5 Server and Runtime Clients, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a property value, a different issue than CVE-2011-3141.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2012-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: invensys

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-01-08 00:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

invensys wonderware inbatch DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.1 sp1 · 9.0 · 9.0 sp1 · 9.0 sp2 · 9.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wonderware-inbatch || rpm -q wonderware-inbatch || wonderware-inbatch --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wonderware-inbatch sudo apt install wonderware-inbatch=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1> sudo apt-mark hold wonderware-inbatch

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wonderware-inbatch sudo dnf downgrade wonderware-inbatch-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1> sudo dnf versionlock add wonderware-inbatch

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-4870?

wonderware inbatch: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-4870 being exploited?

CVE-2011-4870 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2011-4870 affect?

CVE-2011-4870 affects wonderware inbatch. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) GUIControls, (2) BatchObjSrv, and (3) BatchSecCtrl ActiveX controls in Invensys Wonderware InBatch 9.0 and 9.0 SP1, and InBatch 8.1 SP1, 9.0 SP2, and 9.5 Server and Runtime Clients, allow remote attacker

How urgent is CVE-2011-4870?

Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2012-3005 MEDIUM 6.9 DOWNGRADE UPGRADE Untrusted search path vulnerability in Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 and earlier, as used in Wonderware App
CVE-2011-3141 HIGH 9.3 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in the InBatch BatchField ActiveX control for Invensys Wonderware InBatch 8.1 SP1, 9.0, and 9.

References

← Back to latest CVEs