Microsoft Windows Graphics Component Multiple Vulnerabilities

Last Update Date: 15 Jun 2016 17:43 Release Date: 15 Jun 2016 3184 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

Windows Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows Graphics Component (GDI32.dll) fails to properly handle objects in memory, allowing an attacker to retrieve information that could lead to an Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) bypass. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause an information disclosure to bypass the ASLR security feature that protects users from a broad class of vulnerabilities.
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context.
ATMFD.dll Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Adobe Type Manager Font Driver (ATMFD.dll) when it fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code and take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.