CVE-2011-0037

Description

Microsoft Malware Protection Engine before 1.1.6603.0, as used in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT), Windows Defender, Security Essentials, Forefront Client Security, Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010, and Windows Live OneCare, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of an unspecified user registry key.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.81% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2491888.mspx vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43468 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46540 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0486 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1025117 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65626 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0037?
CVE-2011-0037 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-0037?
To fix CVE-2011-0037, 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-2011-0037 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-0037 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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