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CVE-2011-0037

7.2 · HIGH

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 Endpo…

Published Feb 25, 2011microsoftCWE-20EPSS 1.78%

Overview

CVE-2011-0037 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft forefront_client_security. It was published on February 25, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update forefront_client_security to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
microsoftmalware_protection_engine0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/43468Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1025117Refwww.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2491888.mspxRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/46540Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0486Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65626Refsecunia.com/advisories/43468Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1025117Refwww.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2491888.mspxRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/46540

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0037?

CVE-2011-0037 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft forefront_client_security. It was published on February 25, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-0037?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-0037?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update forefront_client_security to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-0037?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-0037 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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