Horizon Alert
Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters
A vulnerability in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library allows for remote code execution when processing specially crafted font files. For most Windows systems, successful exploitation enables attackers to execute code remotely. This flaw presents a risk to the integrity and confidentiality of affected systems.
- Vulnerable component: Windows Adobe Type Manager Library
- Core weakness: Improper font file handling
- Main business impact: Remote code execution
Attack Path
How an attacker could exploit the issue
A vulnerability exists within the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library, which improperly handles specially crafted multi-master fonts. For systems other than Windows 10, successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute code remotely. For Windows 10 systems, an attacker could execute code within an AppContainer sandbox with limited privileges.
- Exposure condition: Local handling of crafted font files.
- Attacker starting point: Requires user interaction.
- Trigger and result: Executes code, potentially remotely or in a sandbox.
Live Threat
Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context
A vulnerability in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library could allow an attacker to execute code remotely. This occurs when a specially crafted font file is improperly handled. For systems other than Windows 10, successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) catalog lists this vulnerability as HIGH severity.
- Attacker skill level: Moderate.
- Required access: Local access or user interaction.
- Business risk: High urgency.
Priority actions
Operational Fix
Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps
This vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. Organizations should take steps to identify systems with exposure to this vulnerability, reduce that exposure, apply the vendor-provided fix, validate the successful application of the fix, and monitor for related activities. This vulnerability has been observed in the wild and is considered to be at high risk.
- Find affected assets.
- Reduce exposure or isolate risk.
- Fix, verify, and monitor.
