Microsoft Graphics Component Font Parsing CVE-2018-1008 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Windows Graphics Component improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploits 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 user rights.

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Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows RT 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server version 1709 (Server Core Installation)

CVE References

CVE-2018-1008