CVE-2013-3894

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Windows XP versions SP2 through SP3 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 version SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista version SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 versions SP2 through R2 SP1 Microsoft Windows 7 version SP1 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows RT

Description A remote code execution issue exists in the way Windows parses specially crafted TrueType fonts (TTF) files, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CMAP table. This could enable an attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode, potentially leading to the installation of programs, viewing, changing, or deleting data, or creating new accounts with full administrative rights.

Recommendations For Microsoft Windows XP versions SP2 through SP3, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. For Microsoft Windows Server 2003 version SP2, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. For Microsoft Windows Vista version SP2, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 versions SP2 through R2 SP1, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. For Microsoft Windows 7 version SP1, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. For Microsoft Windows 8, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. For Microsoft Windows Server 2012, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. For Microsoft Windows RT, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to TrueType fonts (TTF) until a patch is available.