CVE-2011-1056

N/A
Published: February 21, 2011 at 08:00 PM UTC
Updated: June 16, 2026 at 11:28 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorMetasploit Framework· also runs on 1 platform

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Severity
N/A
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%

Description

The installer for Metasploit Framework 3.5.1, when running on Windows, uses weak inherited permissions for the Metasploit installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing critical files with a Trojan horse.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

microsoft-windows (environment)

Runs on — not affected

The affected product only carries this flaw when running on these platforms. The platforms themselves are not vulnerable.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (4)

VDB Entryx_refsource_OSVDB
http://osvdb.org/70857
Third Party Advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIAVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43166
VDB Entryx_refsource_VUPENVendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0371

CVSS

Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-264

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