CVE-2011-0029
First published: Wed Mar 09 2011(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the client in Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, and 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .rdp file, aka "Remote Desktop Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Remote Desktop Connection | =5.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| All of | ||
| Remote Desktop Connection | =6.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Remote Desktop Connection | =7.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| All of | ||
| Remote Desktop Connection | =6.1 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Remote Desktop Connection | =5.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Remote Desktop Connection | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Remote Desktop Connection | =7.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Remote Desktop Connection | =6.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0616
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025172
- http://osvdb.org/71014
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43628
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-067A.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12480
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-017
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0029?
CVE-2011-0029 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0029?
To mitigate CVE-2011-0029, ensure you are using a patched version of Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-0029?
Users of Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection versions 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, and 7.0 on various Windows operating systems are affected by CVE-2011-0029.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0029?
CVE-2011-0029 is categorized as an untrusted search path vulnerability.
Can CVE-2011-0029 lead to privilege escalation?
Yes, CVE-2011-0029 can allow local users to gain elevated privileges through the exploitation of the vulnerability.
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