CVE-2011-0037

Name: CVE-2011-0037
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-02-25T18:00:01.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.78%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-0037 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Malware Protection Engine before 1.1.6603.0, as used in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT), Windows Defender, Security Essentials, Forefront Client Security, Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010, and Windows Live OneCare, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of an unspecified user registry key.. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Malware Protection Engine before 1.1.6603.0, as used in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT), Windows Defender, Security Essentials, Forefront Client Security, Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010, and Windows Live OneCare, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of an unspecified user registry key.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.78%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Forefront Client Security	All versions
Microsoft	Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010	All versions
Microsoft	Malicious Software Removal Tool	All versions
Microsoft	Malware Protection Engine	<= 1.1.6502.0
Microsoft	Malware Protection Engine	0.1.13.192
Microsoft	Malware Protection Engine	1.1.3520.0
Microsoft	Security Essentials	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Defender	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Live Onecare	All versions

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/43468Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1025117
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2491888.mspxVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46540
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0486Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65626
http://secunia.com/advisories/43468Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1025117
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2491888.mspxVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46540
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0486Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65626

Timeline

Published: Feb 25, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0037?

How severe is CVE-2011-0037?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0037 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0037?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST