Vulnerability identifier: #VU10537

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0755

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the way that the Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine parses specially crafted embedded fonts.. A local attacker can open a specially crafted document, containing malicious OpenType font and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2008 R2

Windows: 7

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0755

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.