Vulnerability Description
Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allow an attacker to execute code remotely on a target system when the Windows font library fails to properly handle specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Express Compressed Fonts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100090Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039096Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-17-142
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8691PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100090Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039096Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-17-142
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8691PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8691?
CVE-2017-8691 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allow an attacker to execute code remotely on a target system when the Windows font library fails to properly handle specially crafted embedded fo...
How severe is CVE-2017-8691?
CVE-2017-8691 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8691?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.