CVE-2011-1980
First published: Thu Sep 15 2011(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .doc, .ppt, or .xls file, aka "Office Component Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1980?
CVE-2011-1980 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1980?
To fix CVE-2011-1980, apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for Office 2003 and Office 2007.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1980?
CVE-2011-1980 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that allows privilege escalation.
Which Microsoft Office versions are affected by CVE-2011-1980?
CVE-2011-1980 affects Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 and Office 2007 SP2.
What can attackers do by exploiting CVE-2011-1980?
By exploiting CVE-2011-1980, attackers can execute a Trojan horse DLL and gain local privileges.
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