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Microsoft Windows TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 9 Nov 2011 12:32 Release Date: 9 Nov 2011 5674 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

TYPE: Windows OS

A denial of service vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Windows kernel. This vulnerability is caused when the Windows kernel improperly processes a specifically crafted TrueType font file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause the affected system to stop responding and restart.


Impact

  • Denial of Service

System / Technologies affected

  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2008 R2

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.


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