ID:1321 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2017-8682

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1321 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2017-8682

ID:1321 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2017-8682

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU8295
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8682
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing fonts within Win32k.sys driver. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted font, trick the victim into loading it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.