CVE-2011-3396: Critical severity microsoft powerpoint 2010 vulnerability
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."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3396?
CVE-2011-3396 has a severity rating that allows local users to potentially gain elevated privileges.
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.
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.
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.
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.