CVE-2011-1265

Name: CVE-2011-1265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-07-13T22:55:00.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 5.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1265 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Bluetooth Stack 2.1 in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2 and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not prevent access to objects in memory that (1) were not properly initialized or (2) have been deleted, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Bluetooth packets, aka "Bluetooth Stack Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 5.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Bluetooth Stack 2.1 in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2 and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not prevent access to objects in memory that (1) were not properly initialized or (2) have been deleted, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Bluetooth packets, aka "Bluetooth Stack Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

5.95%

92.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Stack	2.1	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp1

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-193A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-053Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12094Tool Signature
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-193A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-053Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12094Tool Signature

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1265?

How severe is CVE-2011-1265?

CVE-2011-1265 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1265?

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