CVE-2011-2019: Critical severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published Dec 14, 2011
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 on Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains an HTML file, aka "Internet Explorer Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Event History

Dec 14, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
12:55 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2019?

CVE-2011-2019 has a moderate severity rating that can potentially allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2019?

To fix CVE-2011-2019, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 9.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2011-2019?

Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, including SP1, are affected by CVE-2011-2019.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2011-2019 facilitate?

CVE-2011-2019 facilitates a local privilege escalation attack through the use of a Trojan horse DLL.

5

Is CVE-2011-2019 still a concern for modern systems?

CVE-2011-2019 is not a concern for modern systems as it specifically affects outdated software versions.

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