How severe is CVE-2011-3397?

CVE-2011-3397 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-3397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3397?

CVE-2011-3397 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2003. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3397?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-3397 published?

CVE-2011-3397 was published on 2011-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3397

CVE-2011-3397 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Published: 2011-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Microsoft Time component in DATIME.DLL in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that leverages an unspecified "binary behavior" in Internet Explorer, aka "Microsoft Time Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3397?: The Microsoft Time component in DATIME.DLL in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that leverages an unspecified "binary behavior" in Internet Explorer, aka "Microsoft Time Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2011-3397?: CVE-2011-3397 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-3397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3397?: CVE-2011-3397 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2003. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3397?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-3397 published?: CVE-2011-3397 was published on 2011-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*

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