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font parsing vulnerabilities
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Font parsing vulnerabilities in Windows have historically allowed remote code execution through trusted font-rendering paths. A notable example is the 2020 Adobe Type Manager Library zero-day, which affected supported Windows desktop and server releases including Windows 10. Attackers exploited these flaws via ordinary documents and even File Explorer preview behavior, demonstrating that font parsing is a significant attack surface. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the mechanics of such vulnerabilities, their impact on enterprise IT security, and the importance of applying security updates promptly to mitigate risks.
Microsoft disclosed on March 23, 2020, that attackers were exploiting two previously unknown Windows remote-code-execution vulnerabilities in the Adobe Type Manager Library, affecting supported Windows desktop and server releases, including Windows 10, before a security update was available. The...