CVE-2018-0760

Description

The Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2012 allows information disclosure, due to how the Windows EOT font engine handles embedded fonts, aka "Windows EOT Font Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0755, CVE-2018-0761, and CVE-2018-0855.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.57% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0760 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102953 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040374 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0760?
CVE-2018-0760 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0760?
To fix CVE-2018-0760, 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-2018-0760 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-0760 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0760?
CVE-2018-0760 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine.
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