Microsoft Windows OpenType Font (OTF) Driver CVE-2012-2556 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:56841

Info

Microsoft Windows OpenType Font (OTF) Driver CVE-2012-2556 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 56841
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2012-2556
Remote: Yes
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 11 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 01 2014 12:32AM
Credit: Eetu Luodemaa and Joni Vähämäki of Documill, working with the Chromium Security
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 0
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Itanium SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Itanium 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium Sp2 Itanium
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Sp2 X64
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Sp1 X64
Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Windows OpenType Font (OTF) Driver CVE-2012-2556 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Successful exploits will result in the execution of arbitrary code in the kernel-mode. Failed attempts will cause a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Windows OpenType Font (OTF) Driver CVE-2012-2556 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Windows OpenType Font (OTF) Driver CVE-2012-2556 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for details.

References

Microsoft Windows OpenType Font (OTF) Driver CVE-2012-2556 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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