Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in the Embedded OpenType Font Engine - MS10-001ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:1224 | Date: (C)2011-06-20 (M)2023-12-14 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing a Critical security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS10-001. The update is required to fix remote code execution vulnerability. A flaw is present in the OpenType (EOT) Font Client which fails to properly parse specially crafted EOT fonts. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode and hence install programs, view, change, or delete data or create new accounts with full user rights.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |