#VU11735 Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-1010
Published: April 10, 2018 / Updated: April 10, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU11735
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1010
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of embedded fonts by the Windows font library. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of embedded fonts by the Windows font library. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.