CVE-2011-0038
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CVE-2011-0038 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse IEShims.dll in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a Desktop directory that contains an HTML file, aka "Internet Explorer Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 11.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse IEShims.dll in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a Desktop directory that contains an HTML file, aka "Internet Explorer Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8 |
References
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0318Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0318Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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