CVE-2011-2009: Critical severity microsoft windows vista vulnerability

Published Oct 12, 2011
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 Gold and 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, aka "Media Center Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Affected Software

11 affected components
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Media Center TV Pack
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
All of the following
Microsoft Windows Media Center TV Pack
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista

Event History

Oct 12, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2009?

The severity of CVE-2011-2009 is classified as moderate due to its potential to allow local users to elevate privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2009?

To fix CVE-2011-2009, users are advised to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2011-2009?

CVE-2011-2009 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2011-2009?

CVE-2011-2009 can be exploited by local users who have access to the affected systems.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2011-2009?

CVE-2011-2009 is associated with the untrusted search path vulnerability, allowing the execution of a Trojan horse DLL.

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