CVE-2018-1013: Input Validation

Published 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-2018-1010, CVE-2018-1012, CVE-2018-1015, CVE-2018-1016.

Affected Software

14 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1013

Event History

Apr 12, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1013?

CVE-2018-1013 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1013?

To fix CVE-2018-1013, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

What operating systems are affected by CVE-2018-1013?

CVE-2018-1013 affects various Windows versions including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several editions of Windows Server.

What is the impact of CVE-2018-1013?

The impact of CVE-2018-1013 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system remotely.

Is there any workaround for CVE-2018-1013?

While the primary solution is applying updates, temporarily restricting user permissions on affected systems can mitigate the risk.