Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse IEShims.dll in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a Desktop directory that contains an HTML file, aka "Internet Explorer Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://osvdb.org/70833
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100127294
- http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FGA-2011-04.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46159
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025038
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0318Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64913
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/70833
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100127294
- http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FGA-2011-04.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46159
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025038
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0318Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0038?
CVE-2011-0038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse IEShims.dll in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a De...
How severe is CVE-2011-0038?
CVE-2011-0038 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0038?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.