CVE-2011-2009

Name: CVE-2011-2009
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-10-12T02:52:44.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2009 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, aka "Media Center Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 5.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, aka "Media Center Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.58%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Media Center Tv Pack	All versions	—

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2009?

How severe is CVE-2011-2009?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2009 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2009?

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Source: NVD / NIST