Vulnerability Description
WINS in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges by sending crafted packets over the loopback interface, aka "WINS Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8378
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-256A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-07
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8378
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-256A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-07
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1984?
CVE-2011-1984 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). WINS in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges by sending crafted packets over the loopback interface, aka "WINS Local Elevation of...
How severe is CVE-2011-1984?
CVE-2011-1984 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1984?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.