CVE-2011-1056

Medium

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.2
Exploit probability—
ProductMetasploit Framework
PublishedFeb 21, 2011
First seenFeb 21, 2011

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
metasploit metasploit_framework3.5.1—

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