Hackers Targeting Unpatched Windows Bug

Microsoft has issued an advisory warning that hackers are using a new, unpatched bug to target Windows users....
Hackers Targeting Unpatched Windows Bug
Written by Matt Milano
  • Microsoft has issued an advisory warning that hackers are using a new, unpatched bug to target Windows users.

    According to the advisory, “Microsoft is aware of limited targeted attacks that could leverage un-patched vulnerabilities in the Adobe Type Manager Library, and is providing the following guidance to help reduce customer risk until the security update is released.

    “Two remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in Microsoft Windows when the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library improperly handles a specially-crafted multi-master font – Adobe Type 1 PostScript format.

    “There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability, such as convincing a user to open a specially crafted document or viewing it in the Windows Preview pane.”

    Microsoft is working on a fix and will likely include the fix on Update Tuesday, the second Tuesday of the month.

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