Vulnerability Description
The OpenType Compact Font Format (CFF) driver in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly validate parameter values in OpenType fonts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted font, aka "OpenType Font Encoded Character Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/70821
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43252Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100127239
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46106
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025034
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0320Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64906
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/70821
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43252Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100127239
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46106
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025034
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0320Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0033?
CVE-2011-0033 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The OpenType Compact Font Format (CFF) driver in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not pro...
How severe is CVE-2011-0033?
CVE-2011-0033 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0033?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.