CVE-2011-2002

Description

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly handle TrueType fonts, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted font file, aka "Win32k TrueType Font Type Translation Vulnerability."

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.47%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026165 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49973 vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-077 vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13024 vdb entry signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2002?
CVE-2011-2002 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-2002?
To fix CVE-2011-2002, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-2002 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-2002 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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