CVE-2011-0031

Description

The (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.8 scripting engines in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 do not properly load decoded scripts obtained from web pages, which allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption and consequently obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engines Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 35.79% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-009 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46139 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64919 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025044 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/43249 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/70827 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0322 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12313 vdb entry signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0031?
CVE-2011-0031 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-0031?
To fix CVE-2011-0031, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-0031 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-0031 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~36% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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