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

Project:Microsoft

Product:Windows

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

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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