Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows EOT Font Engine
CVE-2018-0760

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Windows Embedded Opentype (eot) Font Engine
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 February 2018

Summary

The Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine in several versions of Microsoft Windows has a flaw that can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of embedded fonts, allowing attackers to potentially exploit this weakness and access sensitive information. Users are encouraged to implement security patches to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2012.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102953
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040374
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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