Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS12-078.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel-mode privileges.
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://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-078
Insight
- An error in the OpenType Font (OTF) driver when handling certain objects can be exploited via a specially crafted font file.
- An error when handling certain TrueType Fonts (TTF) can be exploited via a specially crafted font file.
Affected
Microsoft Windows XP x32 Edition Service Pack 3 and prior Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows 2003 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2012-2556, CVE-2012-4786 -
CVSS Base Score: 10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Related Vulnerabilities
- Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability (2755801)
- Microsoft Embedded OpenType Font Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (961371))
- Microsoft .NET Framework Authentication Bypass and Spoofing Vulnerabilities (2836440)
- Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (972260)
- Microsoft Data Analyzer ActiveX Control Vulnerability (978262)