Denial of service vulnerability in Microsoft Windows kernel-mode driver - MS14-079ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:21539 | Date: (C)2014-11-12 (M)2021-10-12 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing a moderate security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS14-079. The update is required to fix denial of service vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which fails to properly handle a specially crafted TrueType fonts. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to cause the target system to stop responding and restart.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows 8 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |