CVE-2011-1879: Use-after-free vulnerability in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3,...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2011-1879 is a Windows kernel privilege-escalation flaw. An attacker who can already run a local crafted application on an affected legacy Windows system could gain higher privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged or legacy Windows desktops, servers, embedded systems, or vendor appliances still running the affected versions. Fully retired or patched systems are unlikely to remain exposed. Prioritize remediation if legacy Windows systems remain in production, especially where users or service accounts can run local applications. For fully patched or retired environments, this is mainly a historical compliance and asset hygiene concern. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS11-054 updates where applicable.; Retire or isolate unsupported affected Windows systems.; Review vendor appliances for affected embedded Windows versions..

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Jun 27, 2026, 18:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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