Information Disclosure in Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType Font Engine
CVE-2018-0761

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2018-0761?

The Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine contains a vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure. This issue arises from the way the EOT font engine processes embedded fonts, which may expose sensitive information to unauthorized users. The vulnerability affects users of Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2, necessitating prompt attention to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102952
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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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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