Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-032.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers execute arbitrary code via a malicious OpenType font, or by local attackers to gain elevated privileges.
Impact Level: System/Application
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/MS11-032.mspx
Insight
The flaw is caused by a stack overflow error in the OpenType Compact Font Format (CFF) driver when handling parameter values of OpenType fonts.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and prior
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior
Microsoft Windows 2K3 Service Pack 2 and prior
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and prior
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and prior
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2011-0034 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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