CVE-2017-11763

Description

The Microsoft Graphics Component on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability in the way it handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11763.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 40.69% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Graphics Component
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11763 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039536 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101109 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11763?
CVE-2017-11763 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11763?
To fix CVE-2017-11763, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-11763 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-11763 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~41% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11763?
CVE-2017-11763 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Graphics Component.
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