CVE-2011-3402β€”Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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2025-10-06 Β· last modified October 6, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2011-3402
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2025-10-06
Due Date:
2025-10-27
Last Updated:
October 6, 2025

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?

Ransomware Status:
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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