Microsoft Windows OpenType Compact Font Format Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (980218)

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  3. Microsoft Windows OpenType Compact Font Format Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (980218)
Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS10-037.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow local users to gain elevated 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://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-037.mspx
Insight
The flaw is due to improper validation of data processed by Windows OpenType Compact Font Format (CFF) driver, which could allow elevation of privilege if user views content rendered in a specially crafted CFF font.
Affected
Micorsoft Windows 7 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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