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CVE-2011-3402: Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2011-3402

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

  • Project: Microsoft
  • Product: Windows

Date

  • Date Added: 2025-10-06
  • Due Date: 2025-10-27

Description

Microsoft Windows Kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability in the TrueType font parsing engine in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted font data in a Word document or web page.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-087 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3402

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