Microsoft Embedded OpenType Font Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (961371))

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Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS09-029.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to disclose sensitive information or compromise a vulnerable system. Impact Level: System
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link, http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-029.mspx
Insight
- A boundary error exists when parsing data records in embedded fonts can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted embedded EOT font. - An integer overflow error exists when parsing name tables in embedded fonts can be exploited to corrupt memory via a specially crafted embedded EOT font.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 and prior Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior Microsoft Windows 2003 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1/2 and prior. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 1/2 and prior.
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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