What is the severity of CVE-2011-4434?

CVE-2011-4434 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to bypass access restrictions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4434?

To fix CVE-2011-4434, ensure that you have installed all relevant updates and patches from Microsoft for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.

What systems are affected by CVE-2011-4434?

CVE-2011-4434 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and various versions of Windows 7.

Can CVE-2011-4434 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2011-4434 can be exploited through macros or scripts in applications like Microsoft Office, typically requiring some level of user interaction.

Is CVE-2011-4434 a zero-day vulnerability?

No, CVE-2011-4434 was disclosed in 2011 and has known mitigating factors and fixes available.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2011-4434

low

3.6

CWE

264

11/11/2011

3/10/2022

7/8/2024

CVE-2011-4434

First published: Fri Nov 11 2011(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 do not properly enforce AppLocker rules, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a (1) macro or (2) scripting feature in an application, as demonstrated by Microsoft Office applications and the SANDBOX_INERT and LOAD_IGNORE_CODE_AUTHZ_LEVEL flags.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1

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Reference Links

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2532445

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4434?
CVE-2011-4434 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to bypass access restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4434?
To fix CVE-2011-4434, ensure that you have installed all relevant updates and patches from Microsoft for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-4434?
CVE-2011-4434 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and various versions of Windows 7.
Can CVE-2011-4434 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2011-4434 can be exploited through macros or scripts in applications like Microsoft Office, typically requiring some level of user interaction.
Is CVE-2011-4434 a zero-day vulnerability?
No, CVE-2011-4434 was disclosed in 2011 and has known mitigating factors and fixes available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4434?
CVE-2011-4434 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to bypass access restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4434?
To fix CVE-2011-4434, ensure that you have installed all relevant updates and patches from Microsoft for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-4434?
CVE-2011-4434 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and various versions of Windows 7.
Can CVE-2011-4434 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2011-4434 can be exploited through macros or scripts in applications like Microsoft Office, typically requiring some level of user interaction.
Is CVE-2011-4434 a zero-day vulnerability?
No, CVE-2011-4434 was disclosed in 2011 and has known mitigating factors and fixes available.