Vulnerability Description
The Microsoft Office Input Method Editor (IME) for Simplified Chinese in Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010, Office Pinyin SimpleFast Style 2010, and Office Pinyin New Experience Style 2010 does not properly restrict access to configuration options, which allows local users to gain privileges via the Microsoft Pinyin (aka MSPY) IME toolbar, aka "Pinyin IME Elevation Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Pinyin Ime | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Pinyin New Experience Style | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Pinyin Simple Fast Style | 2010 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-347A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-08
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-347A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-08
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2010?
CVE-2011-2010 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Microsoft Office Input Method Editor (IME) for Simplified Chinese in Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010, Office Pinyin SimpleFast Style 2010, and Office Pinyin New Experience Style 2010 does not properly r...
How severe is CVE-2011-2010?
CVE-2011-2010 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-2011-2010?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Pinyin Ime, Microsoft Pinyin New Experience Style, Microsoft Pinyin Simple Fast Style.