CVE-2011-1247
First published: Wed Oct 12 2011(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Microsoft Active Accessibility component in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, aka "Active Accessibility Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1247?
CVE-2011-1247 has a severity rating of important, indicating that it poses a moderate risk to systems.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1247?
To fix CVE-2011-1247, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2011-1247?
CVE-2011-1247 affects Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1247?
CVE-2011-1247 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that allows local users to escalate privileges via a malicious DLL.
Can CVE-2011-1247 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2011-1247 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected system.
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