How severe is CVE-2018-0788?

CVE-2018-0788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-0788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0788?

CVE-2018-0788 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0788?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-0788 published?

CVE-2018-0788 was published on 2018-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0788

CVE-2018-0788 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 7
Published: 2018-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Windows Adobe Type Manager Font Driver (Atmfd.dll) in Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 and R2 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "OpenType Font Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0788?: The Windows Adobe Type Manager Font Driver (Atmfd.dll) in Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 and R2 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "OpenType Font Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
How severe is CVE-2018-0788?: CVE-2018-0788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-0788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0788?: CVE-2018-0788 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-0788 published?: CVE-2018-0788 was published on 2018-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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