Vulnerability identifier: #VU9847
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-125
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 an out-of-bounds read error in Windows Adobe Type Manager Font Driver (ATMFD.dll). A local user can run a specially crafted application to trigger memory corruption and gain access to information that could be used to try to further compromise the affected system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 8.1, 7
Windows Server: 2008 - 2016 10.0.14393.10
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0754
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.