CVE-2017-11835

Name: CVE-2017-11835
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-15T03:29:00.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11835 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft graphics in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 allows an attacker to potentially read data that was not intended to be disclosed due to the way that the Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine parses specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Windows EOT Font Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11832.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft graphics in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 allows an attacker to potentially read data that was not intended to be disclosed due to the way that the Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine parses specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Windows EOT Font Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11832.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.38%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101736Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11835Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101736Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11835Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11835?

How severe is CVE-2017-11835?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11835 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11835?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST