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CVE-2011-1975

UnknownEPSS 42.62%

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CVE-2011-1975 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Data Access Tracing component in Windows Data Access Components (Windows DAC) 6.0 in Microsoft Windows 7 Gold and SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains an Excel .xlsx file, aka "Data Access Components Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 42.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Data Access Tracing component in Windows Data Access Components (Windows DAC) 6.0 in Microsoft Windows 7 Gold and SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains an Excel .xlsx file, aka "Data Access Components Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
42.62%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1975?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Data Access Tracing component in Windows Data Access Components (Windows DAC) 6.0 in Microsoft Windows 7 Gold and SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains an Excel .xlsx file, aka "Data Access Components Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2011-1975?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1975 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 42.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1975?
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