SB2016080908 - Windows Graphics Component RCE Vulnerability 

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SB2016080908 - Windows Graphics Component RCE Vulnerability

Published: August 9, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016080908
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Remote code execution in Windows Graphics Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3301)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in Windows font library when handling specially crafted embedded fonts. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted font and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user. The attacker can use a variety of software to deliver malicious font to the target system, including web browsers, emails, office documents, etc.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability my allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References