Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows EOT Font Engine
CVE-2017-11832

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Graphics Component
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 November 2017

Summary

The Microsoft Windows embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine presents an information disclosure vulnerability that affects Windows 7 SP1 and various versions of Windows Server. This flaw arises from the way the font engine processes specially crafted embedded fonts, potentially allowing an unauthorized actor to access data that should remain confidential. Organizations are advised to apply necessary updates to mitigate this exposure and safeguard sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Graphics Component Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101726
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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