CVE-2011-2010

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."

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.52%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-347A.html third party advisory us government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-088 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2010?
CVE-2011-2010 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-2010?
To fix CVE-2011-2010, 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-2011-2010 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-2010 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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