CVE-2018-1015 Memory corruption in Windows 10

High 8.8 Published 12 Apr 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper handling of crafted fonts in the Windows font library.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-1015?

CVE-2018-1015 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 12 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-1010, CVE-2018-1012, CVE-2018-1013, CVE-2018-1016.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1015?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1015?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1015 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-1015 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1015 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8378-j23v-vjwx.