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MS11-084: Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Denial of Service (2617657)
high Nessus Plugin ID 56737
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host contains a component that is susceptible to a denial of service attack.Description
The remote Windows host contains a flaw in the Windows kernel such that fails to properly validate array indexes when loading TrueType font files, therefore making it vulnerable to a denial of service attack. An attacker can exploit this issue by placing a specially crafted TrueType font file on a network share or WebDAV location the victim is likely to visit.Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 7 and 2008 R2.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2011/ms11-084
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 56737
File Name: smb_nt_ms11-084.nasl
Version: 1.18
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 11/8/2011
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 3.6
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.1
Temporal Score: 5.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 11/8/2011
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/8/2011
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2011-2004
BID: 50510