CVE-2011-1975
CVE-2011-1975 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 43% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 43% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 7
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Data Access Tracing component in Windows Data Access Components (Windows DAC) 6.0 in Microsoft Windows 7 Gold and SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains an Excel .xlsx file, aka "Data Access Components Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-1975?
- Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Data Access Tracing component in Windows Data Access Components (Windows DAC) 6.0 in Microsoft Windows 7 Gold and SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains an Excel .xlsx file, aka "Data Access Components Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2011-1975?
- CVE-2011-1975 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2011-1975 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 43% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-1975?
- CVE-2011-1975 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-1975?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2011-1975 published?
- CVE-2011-1975 was published on 2011-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-221A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-059
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12936
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:*:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
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