Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Win32k Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2016 |
| Microsoft | Office For Mac | 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server | 2008 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105248Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041628Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8332PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105248Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041628Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8332PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8332?
CVE-2018-8332 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Win32k Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects ...
How severe is CVE-2018-8332?
CVE-2018-8332 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-2018-8332?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office For Mac, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1.