CVE-2017-11832

Description

The Microsoft Windows embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 allows an attacker to potentially read data that was not intended to be disclosed, due to the way that the Microsoft Windows EOT font engine parses specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Windows EOT Font Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11835.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.14% Top 25%
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-2017-11832 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101726 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11832?
CVE-2017-11832 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11832?
To fix CVE-2017-11832, 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-2017-11832 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-11832 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11832?
CVE-2017-11832 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Graphics Component.
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