First published: Thu Mar 10 2011(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to bypass Protected Mode and create arbitrary files by leveraging access to a Low integrity process, as demonstrated by Stephen Fewer as the third of three chained vulnerabilities during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2011.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Internet Explorer | =8 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
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The severity of CVE-2011-1347 is considered critical due to its potential for allowing remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2011-1347, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
CVE-2011-1347 can allow attackers to bypass Protected Mode in Internet Explorer and create arbitrary files.
CVE-2011-1347 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7.
Yes, CVE-2011-1347 can be exploited remotely by attackers with access to a Low integrity process.