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CVE-2011-4434

3.6 · LOW

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 do not properly enforce AppLocker rules, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a (1) macro or (2…

Published Nov 11, 2011microsoftCWE-264EPSS 1.85%

Overview

CVE-2011-4434 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on November 11, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 do not properly enforce AppLocker rules, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a (1) macro or (2) scripting feature in an application, as demonstrated by Microsoft Office applications and the SANDBOX_INERT and LOAD_IGNORE_CODE_AUTHZ_LEVEL flags.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 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

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References

Refsupport.microsoft.com/kb/2532445Refsupport.microsoft.com/kb/2532445

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4434?

CVE-2011-4434 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on November 11, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2011-4434?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated LOW. 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-2011-4434?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 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-2011-4434?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-4434 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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