CVE-2018-8344
published 2018-08-15CVE-2018-8344: A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Graphics Remote…
PriorityP359high8.8CVSS 3.0
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
21.81%
97.4th percentile
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Affected
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| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
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CVSS provenance
nvdv3.08.8HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.09.3CRITICALAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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GHSA
GHSA-m672-2373-4wj4: A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Graphic
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-14
CVE-2018-8344 [HIGH] CWE-94 GHSA-m672-2373-4wj4: A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Graphic
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Microsoft
Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2018-08-14·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-8344 [HIGH] Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description: A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability:
In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability and then convince users to view
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Trendmicro
August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
blogs_trendmicro·2018-08-15·CVSS 7.5
[HIGH] August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
Ausnutzung von Schwachstellen
## August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
By: Trend Micro Aug 15, 2018 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
The first of these zero day vulnerabilities is CVE-2018-8373 , a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in VBscript engine that Trend Micro researchers found in Internet Explorer. This vulnerability bears many similarities to CVE-2018-8174 , another VBscript engine vulnerability that was patched back in May . Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could
Trendmicro
August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
blogs_trendmicro·2018-08-15·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2018-8373 [HIGH] August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
Exploits y vulnerabilidades
## August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
By: Trend Micro Aug 15, 2018 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
The first of these zero day vulnerabilities is CVE-2018-8373 , a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in VBscript engine that Trend Micro researchers found in Internet Explorer. This vulnerability bears many similarities to CVE-2018-8174 , another VBscript engine vulnerability that was patched back in May . Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could a
Trendmicro
August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
blogs_trendmicro·2018-08-15·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2018-8373 [HIGH] August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
Exploits & Vulnerabilities
# August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
By: Trend Micro
2018/08/15
Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
The first of these zero day vulnerabilities is CVE-2018-8373, a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in VBscript engine that Trend Micro researchers found in Internet Explorer. This vulnerability bears many similarities to CVE-2018-8174, another VBscript engine vulnerability that was patched back in May. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a
Trendmicro
August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
blogs_trendmicro·2018-08-15·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2018-8373 [HIGH] August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
Exploits & Vulnerabilities
## August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
By: Trend Micro Aug 15, 2018 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
The first of these zero day vulnerabilities is CVE-2018-8373 , a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in VBscript engine that Trend Micro researchers found in Internet Explorer. This vulnerability bears many similarities to CVE-2018-8174 , another VBscript engine vulnerability that was patched back in May . Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could al
Trendmicro
August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
blogs_trendmicro·2018-08-15·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2018-8373 [HIGH] August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
Exploits & Vulnerabilities
## August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
By: Trend Micro 2018/08/15 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
The first of these zero day vulnerabilities is CVE-2018-8373 , a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in VBscript engine that Trend Micro researchers found in Internet Explorer. This vulnerability bears many similarities to CVE-2018-8174 , another VBscript engine vulnerability that was patched back in May . Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allo
Talos
Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
blogs_talos·2018-08-14·CVSS 9.8
[CRITICAL] Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
## Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
Microsoft released its monthly set of security advisories today for vulnerabilities that have been identified and addressed in various products. This month's advisory release addresses 62 new vulnerabilities, 20 of which are rated “critical,” 38 that are rated “important,” one that is rated moderate and one that is rated as low severity. These vulnerabilities impact Windows Operating System, Edge and Internet Explorer, along with several other products.
In addition to the 60 vulnerabilities referenced above, Microsoft has also released a critical update advisory, ADV180020 which addresses the vulnerabilities described in the Adobe Flash Security Bulletin APSB18-25.
## Critical Vulnerabilities
This month, Microsoft is addressing 20 vulnerabilities that a
Talos
Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
blogs_talos·2018-08-14·CVSS 9.8
[CRITICAL] Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
Microsoft released its monthly set of security advisories today for vulnerabilities that have been identified and addressed in various products. This month's advisory release addresses 62 new vulnerabilities, 20 of which are rated “critical,” 38 that are rated “important,” one that is rated moderate and one that is rated as low severity. These vulnerabilities impact Windows Operating System, Edge and Internet Explorer, along with several other products.
In addition to the 60 vulnerabilities referenced above, Microsoft has also released a critical update advisory, ADV180020 which addresses the vulnerabilities described in the Adobe Flash Security Bulletin APSB18-25.
### Critical Vulnerabilities
This month, Microsoft is addressing 20 vulnerabilities that are rated "critical." Talos believ
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104983http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041475https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8344http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104983http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041475https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8344
2018-08-15
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