Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.OpenType.Font.Infinite.Recursion.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software attempts to handles maliciously crafted font file. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into opening a maliciously crafted file and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT 8.1
Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
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/security/bulletin/MS16-026
Telemetry
Coverage
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Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-07 | 14.628 | Severity:critical:high |
| ID | 42132 |
| Created | Mar 08, 2016 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2016-0121 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 16.79% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |