---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType Font Denial of Service SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36250 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36250/ DESCRIPTION: webDEViL has discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, which can be exploited by malicious people and by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). The vulnerability is caused due to an error in win32k.sys when processing Embedded OpenType fonts. This can be exploited to crash an affected system when e.g. an HTML page embedding a malicious font is opened. NOTE: A system crash can occur if an administrator visits a malicious website, or if an unprivileged user opens a malicious, locally stored HTML page. The vulnerability is confirmed on a fully patched Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Do not browse untrusted websites or follow untrusted links. Restrict local access to trusted users only. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: webDEViL ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://milw0rm.com/exploits/9417 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------