Intrusion PreventionMS.Win32k.TrueType.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software parsing maliciously crafted TrueType fonts. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via crafted TrueType fonts.
Affected Products
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-078
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 34145 |
| Created | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Updated | May 04, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2012-4786 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 91.23% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |