HIGH · 7.4

CVE-2011-0029

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the client in Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, and 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working dire...

Vulnerability Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the client in Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, and 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .rdp file, aka "Remote Desktop Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

7.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftRemote Desktop Connection Client5.2
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions
MicrosoftWindows 2003 ServerAll versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versions
MicrosoftWindows 7-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-0029?

CVE-2011-0029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the client in Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, and 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working dire...

How severe is CVE-2011-0029?

CVE-2011-0029 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0029?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows 7.