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CVE-2011-0029: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the client in Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, and...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the client in Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, and 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .rdp file, aka "Remote Desktop Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

HighCVSS 7.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

A legacy Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection client could load a malicious DLL from the same folder as an RDP file. If affected clients remain, handling an RDP connection file from an unsafe location could lead to local system compromise. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints or servers still running affected Remote Desktop Connection client versions or missing the MS11-017 update. Modern, fully patched systems are less likely to be exposed. Treat as high priority where legacy Windows endpoints remain in use, especially in shared-file or administrative environments. For fully patched modern fleets, priority is mainly assurance through inventory and patch validation. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS11-017 security guidance and related updates.; Inventory endpoints for affected Remote Desktop Connection client versions.; Retire or isolate unsupported Windows systems using legacy RDC clients..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.4 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.4CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.45.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.4High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2011-0029Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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