CVE-2018-0855

Name: CVE-2018-0855
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-15T02:29:03.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0855 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 allows information disclosure, due to how the Windows EOT font engine handles embedded fonts, aka "Windows EOT Font Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0755, CVE-2018-0760, and CVE-2018-0761.. EPSS estimates a 6.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) font engine in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 allows information disclosure, due to how the Windows EOT font engine handles embedded fonts, aka "Windows EOT Font Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0755, CVE-2018-0760, and CVE-2018-0761.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.04%

92.4th 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	r2	Sp1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102936Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040374Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0855Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102936Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040374Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0855Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0855?

How severe is CVE-2018-0855?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0855 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0855?

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