CVE-2011-0107 Other in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges by placing a malicious DLL in the current working directory when a user opens a document.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0107?
CVE-2011-0107 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 13 Apr 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, and Office 2007 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .docx file, aka "Office Component Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0107?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Office.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0107?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0107 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-0107 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0107 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vf94-hmfp-f8r7.