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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Remote Desktop Connection Client | 5.2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
References
- http://osvdb.org/71014
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43628
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025172
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-067A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0616
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/71014
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43628
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025172
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-067A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0616
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
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.