CVE-2019-1468: Microsoft Windows Font Subsetting Library Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Dec 10 2019(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka 'Win32k Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1468?
CVE-2019-1468 has a severity rating of Critical, as it allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1468?
To fix CVE-2019-1468, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2019-1468?
CVE-2019-1468 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server editions.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2019-1468?
CVE-2019-1468 can be exploited through specially crafted embedded fonts that may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Who is at risk for CVE-2019-1468 exploitation?
Users and organizations running vulnerable versions of Microsoft Windows are at risk for exploitation of CVE-2019-1468.
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