SB2017080821 - Remote code execution in Express Compressed Fonts in Microsoft Windows
Published: August 8, 2017 Updated: August 16, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017080821
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8691)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing embedded fonts in Windows font library. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted font file, trick the victim into loading via a web-page or a document file, and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.