Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-11762

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8725

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-2017-11762

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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

The weakness exists due to improper handling of specially crafted embedded fonts by the Windows font library. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted content, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

Install update from vendor's website.

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11762

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