CVE-2018-0855

Description

The Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 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-2018-0760, and CVE-2018-0761.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.71% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102936 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0855 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040374 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0855?
CVE-2018-0855 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0855?
To fix CVE-2018-0855, 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-2018-0855 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-0855 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0855?
CVE-2018-0855 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine.
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