CVE-2018-1010: Input Validation
First published: Thu Apr 12 2018(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-1012, CVE-2018-1013, CVE-2018-1015, CVE-2018-1016.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1709 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1010?
CVE-2018-1010 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1010?
To mitigate CVE-2018-1010, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-1010?
CVE-2018-1010 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows Server editions.
What does CVE-2018-1010 vulnerability allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2018-1010 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a target system by exploiting the Windows font library.
Is CVE-2018-1010 exploitable through web browsers?
Yes, CVE-2018-1010 can be exploited if a user opens a specially crafted document or views a webpage with an embedded font.
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