CVE-2011-3396: Critical severity microsoft powerpoint 2010 vulnerability

Published Dec 14, 2011
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP2 and 2010 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, aka "PowerPoint Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft PowerPoint=2007-sp2
Microsoft PowerPoint=2010
Microsoft PowerPoint=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-2011-3396?

CVE-2011-3396 has a severity rating that allows local users to potentially gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3396?

To fix CVE-2011-3396, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for PowerPoint.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2011-3396?

CVE-2011-3396 affects users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP2 and 2010 on both x32 and x64 systems.

4

What causes CVE-2011-3396?

CVE-2011-3396 is caused by an insecure library loading mechanism in Microsoft PowerPoint that allows untrusted DLLs to be executed.

5

Can CVE-2011-3396 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2011-3396 primarily requires local access to exploit, thus it is not typically considered a remote vulnerability.

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