CVE-2011-2010: High severity microsoft pinyin vulnerability

Published Dec 14, 2011
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Updated

The Microsoft Office Input Method Editor (IME) for Simplified Chinese in Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010, Office Pinyin SimpleFast Style 2010, and Office Pinyin New Experience Style 2010 does not properly restrict access to configuration options, which allows local users to gain privileges via the Microsoft Pinyin (aka MSPY) IME toolbar, aka "Pinyin IME Elevation Vulnerability."

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Pinyin IME=2010
Microsoft Pinyin IME=2010
Microsoft Pinyin New Experience Style=2010
Microsoft Pinyin New Experience Style=2010
Microsoft Pinyin Simple Fast Style=2010
Microsoft Pinyin Simple Fast Style=2010

Event History

Dec 14, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2010?

CVE-2011-2010 has a severity rating of Important according to Microsoft.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2010?

To fix CVE-2011-2010, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2011-2010?

CVE-2011-2010 affects users of Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010 and its related styles on both x86 and x64 architectures.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2010?

CVE-2011-2010 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Microsoft Office Input Method Editor.

5

Can CVE-2011-2010 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2011-2010 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected systems.

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