A remote overflow exists in Microsoft Windows. Many versions fail to perform correct boundary checks in web requests involving embedded fonts, resulting in a heap overflow. With a specially crafted web font, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution, resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft Corporation has released a patch to address this vulnerability.