MS11-087: Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2639417)

high Nessus Plugin ID 57273

Synopsis

The remote Windows kernel is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is running a version of the Windows kernel that is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability. Specially crafted TrueType fonts are not properly handled, which could allow arbitrary code execution in kernel mode. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into viewing a specially crafted TrueType font (e.g., via web or email).

This vulnerability is reportedly being exploited in the wild by the Duqu malware.

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, and 2008 R2.

See Also

https://www.crysys.hu/

https://www.symantec.com/connect/w32_duqu_precursor_next_stuxnet

http://www.nessus.org/u?5829938d

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityAdvisories/2011/2639658

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2011/ms11-087

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 57273

File Name: smb_nt_ms11-087.nasl

Version: 1.23

Type: local

Agent: windows

Published: 12/13/2011

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Critical

Score: 9.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 8.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 12/13/2011

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/1/2011

Exploitable With

Core Impact

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-3402

BID: 50462

CERT: 316553

MSFT: MS11-087

MSKB: 2639417