Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8691
Published: August 8, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7759
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8691
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2017-8691
Install updates from vendor's website.