CVE-2011-0038: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 might allow local users to gain privil...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2011-0038 is a Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 insecure library loading issue. If a user opens content from a directory containing a malicious replacement library, Internet Explorer may load it and allow privilege gain. The public bundle provides no CVSS score and no KEV evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on systems that still run Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or bundled components addressed by MS11-003. The provided data does not identify broader affected product versions or CPEs. Treat this as a legacy Windows browser hygiene issue unless IE8 remains in use. Prioritize confirmation and patch status on older systems, kiosks, or vendor-managed environments. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and updates from MS11-003.; Inventory endpoints for Internet Explorer 8 exposure.; Remove or isolate obsolete IE8 usage where business processes allow..

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Jun 27, 2026, 18:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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