CVE-2018-8332

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Win32k Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 38.51% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 7

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Affected: Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Affected: Microsoft Windows 8.1

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Servers

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105248	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041628	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8332	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8332?: CVE-2018-8332 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8332?: To fix CVE-2018-8332, 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-2018-8332 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8332 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~39% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8332?: CVE-2018-8332 affects Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 10 Servers.