Vulnerability Description
The telnet URI handler in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly launch the handler application, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a crafted web site, aka "Telnet Handler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN80404511/index.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/ja/contents/2011/JVNDB-2011-000060.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-221A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Tool Signature
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN80404511/index.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/ja/contents/2011/JVNDB-2011-000060.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-221A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Tool Signature
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1961?
CVE-2011-1961 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The telnet URI handler in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly launch the handler application, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a crafted web site, ...
How severe is CVE-2011-1961?
CVE-2011-1961 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-2011-1961?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.