#VU9312 Information disclosure in Windows Server and Windows


Published: 2017-11-14 | Updated: 2017-11-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9312

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: CVE-2017-11832

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 - 2012

Windows: 7


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11832


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.


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