Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Win32k OTF Validation Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
15 Jun 2011 12:35
Release Date:
15 Jun 2011
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to the way that the Windows kernel-mode driver improperly parses specially crafted OpenType fonts on x64-based and Itanium-based systems. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights.
Impact
- Elevation of Privilege
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Windows XP
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Vista
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2008 R2
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Download location for patches:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS11-041.mspx
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