Vulnerability identifier: #VU6253
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory in Adobe Type Manager Font Driver (ATMFD.dll). A local user can gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: Vista, 7, 8.1 RT - 8.1, 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2008, 2012 R2 - 2012, 2016 10.0.14393.10
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0192
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.