CVE-2011-0032: Critical severity microsoft windows vista vulnerability

Published Mar 9, 2011
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in DirectShow in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a Digital Video Recording (.dvr-ms), Windows Recorded TV Show (.wtv), or .mpg file, aka "DirectShow Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Affected Software

14 affected components
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Windows Media Center TV Pack
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Media Center TV Pack
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista

Event History

Mar 9, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0032?

CVE-2011-0032 has a medium severity rating, allowing local users to escalate privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0032?

To fix CVE-2011-0032, ensure your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2011-0032?

CVE-2011-0032 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0032?

CVE-2011-0032 is an untrusted search path vulnerability in DirectShow.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2011-0032?

Local users can exploit CVE-2011-0032 by placing a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.

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