CVE-2011-2019

Name: CVE-2011-2019
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-12-14T00:55:01.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2019 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 on Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 and Windows 7 Gold and 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 HTML file, aka "Internet Explorer Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 12.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 on Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 and Windows 7 Gold and 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 HTML file, aka "Internet Explorer Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.97%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-347A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-099Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13884Tool Signature
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-347A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-099Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13884Tool Signature

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2019?

How severe is CVE-2011-2019?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2019 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2019?

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