CVE-2011-2010

Name: CVE-2011-2010
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-12-14T00:55:01.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2010 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Microsoft Office Input Method Editor (IME) for Simplified Chinese in Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010, Office Pinyin SimpleFast Style 2010, and Office Pinyin New Experience Style 2010 does not properly restrict access to configuration options, which allows local users to gain privileges via the Microsoft Pinyin (aka MSPY) IME toolbar, aka "Pinyin IME Elevation Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Microsoft Office Input Method Editor (IME) for Simplified Chinese in Microsoft Pinyin IME 2010, Office Pinyin SimpleFast Style 2010, and Office Pinyin New Experience Style 2010 does not properly restrict access to configuration options, which allows local users to gain privileges via the Microsoft Pinyin (aka MSPY) IME toolbar, aka "Pinyin IME Elevation Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.80%

75.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Pinyin Ime	2010
Microsoft	Pinyin New Experience Style	2010
Microsoft	Pinyin Simple Fast Style	2010

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-347A.htmlUS Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-088
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-347A.htmlUS Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-088

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2010?

How severe is CVE-2011-2010?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2010 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2010?

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Source: NVD / NIST