Vulnerability identifier: #VU9311
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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 user to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine parses specially crafted embedded fonts. A local user can obtain potentially sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2
Windows: 7
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11835
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.