Microsoft Windows 8 TrueType Font denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft Windows 8. Affected is an unknown function of the component TrueType Font Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-2558. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows 8 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component TrueType Font Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) or possibly have unknown other impact via a crafted TrueType Font (TTF) file, as demonstrated by the 120612-69701-01.dmp error report.

The weakness was released 03/11/2013 by Nico Waisman as Infiltrate Preview - TrueType Font Fuzzing and Vulnerability as not defined blog post (Website). The advisory is shared for download at immunityproducts.blogspot.ch. The public release happened without coordination with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-2558 since 03/12/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (82769), SecurityFocus (BID 58560†), OSVDB (91269†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-38840†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: Infiltrate Preview - TrueType Font Fuzzing and Vulnerability
Researcher: Nico Waisman
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2013-2558 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2558
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7996
X-Force: 82769
SecurityFocus: 58560 - Microsoft Windows CVE-2013-2558 Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 91269
Vulnerability Center: 38840 - Microsoft Windows 8 Remote Denial of Service via a Maliciously Crafted TTF File, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213

Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2013 11:50
Updated: 09/17/2018 07:06
Changes: 03/15/2013 11:50 (58), 09/17/2018 07:06 (8)
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