Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to bypass Protected Mode and create arbitrary files by leveraging access to a Low integrity process, as demonstrated by Stephen Fewer as the third of three chained vulnerabilities during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2011.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
References
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2011/02/02/pwn2own-2011
- http://twitter.com/aaronportnoy/statuses/45642180118855680
- http://twitter.com/msftsecresponse/statuses/45646985998516224
- http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9214002/Safari_IE_hacked_first_at_Pwn2Own
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46821
- http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/pwn2own-2011-ie8-on-windows-7-hijacked-with-3
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-05
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66064
- https://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/pwn2own-winner-stephen-fewer-031011
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2011/02/02/pwn2own-2011
- http://twitter.com/aaronportnoy/statuses/45642180118855680
- http://twitter.com/msftsecresponse/statuses/45646985998516224
- http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9214002/Safari_IE_hacked_first_at_Pwn2Own
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46821
- http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/pwn2own-2011-ie8-on-windows-7-hijacked-with-3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1347?
CVE-2011-1347 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to bypass Protected Mode and create arbitrary files by leveraging access to a Low integrity process, as ...
How severe is CVE-2011-1347?
CVE-2011-1347 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1347?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 7.