CVE-2011-1892: Infoleak

Published Sep 15, 2011
·
Updated

Microsoft Office Groove 2007 SP2, SharePoint Workspace 2010 Gold and SP1, Office Forms Server 2007 SP2, Office SharePoint Server 2007 SP2, Office SharePoint Server 2010 Gold and SP1, Office Groove Data Bridge Server 2007 SP2, Office Groove Management Server 2007 SP2, Groove Server 2010 Gold and SP1, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 SP2, SharePoint Foundation 2010, and Office Web Apps 2010 Gold and SP1 do not properly handle Web Parts containing XML classes referencing external entities, which allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted XML and XSL file, aka "SharePoint Remote File Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected Software

20 affected components
Microsoft Forms Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft Forms Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft Groove=2007-sp2
Microsoft Groove Data Bridge Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft Groove Management Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft Groove Server=2010
Microsoft Groove Server=2010-sp1
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2010
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Services=3.0-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Services=3.0-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Workspace=2010
Microsoft SharePoint Workspace=2010
Microsoft SharePoint Workspace=2010-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Workspace=2010-sp1

Event History

Sep 15, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1892?

CVE-2011-1892 is considered important as it can lead to remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1892?

To fix CVE-2011-1892, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2011-1892?

CVE-2011-1892 affects multiple software versions including Microsoft Office Groove 2007, SharePoint Workspace 2010, and various SharePoint Server versions.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2011-1892?

The implications of CVE-2011-1892 include potential unauthorized access and control over the affected system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1892 before applying the patch?

While applying the patch is the best option, disabling any unnecessary services related to the affected software can act as a temporary workaround.

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