| CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS11-087 | Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2639417) | Windows XP | Critical | 14-12-2011 |
Technical Information
Brief overview of the risk:
The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted document or visits a malicious Web page that embeds TrueType font files.
Detailed Information on the risk:
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows kernel due to improper handling of a specially crafted TrueType font file. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to run code in kernel-mode and then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights.
Further information on this exploit is available at : MS11-087
Affected Software
Windows XP Service Pack 3Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems 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 Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1