Ehtrace.dll.Insecure.Library.Loading

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Insecure Library Loading vulnerability in various products.
The vulnerability is due to an improper search path in the application leading to insecure loading of ehtrace.dll file. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into opening a file from a directory and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Media Player Classic v1.3.2189.0
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista (32-bit editions)
Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista (64-bit editions)

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms11-015.mspx
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS11-076

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)