CVE-2011-5295: Buffer overflow in the Download method in a certain ActiveX control in MDIEEx.dll in Gogago YouTube Video Conv

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2011-5295 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting gogago youtube video converter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the Download method in a certain ActiveX control in MDIEEx.dll in Gogago YouTube Video Converter 1.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-01-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gogago

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-01 11:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gogago gogago youtube video converter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gogago-youtube-video-converter || rpm -q gogago-youtube-video-converter || gogago-youtube-video-converter --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gogago-youtube-video-converter sudo apt install gogago-youtube-video-converter=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.6> sudo apt-mark hold gogago-youtube-video-converter

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

dnf --showduplicates list gogago-youtube-video-converter sudo dnf downgrade gogago-youtube-video-converter-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add gogago-youtube-video-converter

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.

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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-2011-5295?

gogago youtube video converter: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-5295 being exploited?

CVE-2011-5295 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-2011-5295 affect?

CVE-2011-5295 affects gogago youtube video converter. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in the Download method in a certain ActiveX control in MDIEEx.dll in Gogago YouTube Video Converter 1.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

How urgent is CVE-2011-5295?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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