Re: Fonts suddenly "missing" in Xara P&GD7
Understand that if you do remove update KB2753842 you are removing a security update that MS has labeled as Critical. Please read http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s...letin/ms12-078 before you decide what to do.
If you do remove the update you must be extremely vigilant and avoid clicking on links in email, even if they look like they are coming from a trusted person or source.
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The more severe of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted document or visits a malicious webpage that embeds TrueType or OpenType font files. An attacker would have to convince users to visit the website, typically by getting them to click a link in an email message that takes them to the attacker's website.
I'm sure we will be hearing from Xara soon on how to deal with this situation.
Re: Disappearing Fonts in Xara Products
I have been searching to see if I can find out if or when Microsoft may have any information about this so far I've found nothing. Just the standard update announcements.
For the time being I have decided not to install the update, and will be extra careful clicking on links in emails. Once we have our final issue of the year put to bed, then I'll have the time to do this
Re: Disappearing Fonts in Xara Products
here is the MS security bulletin which details what KB2753842 is for - basically a security issue with certain font types on malicious web sites as indicated by Barbara/Gare; [MS say no issues known as at 11 December]
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s...letin/ms12-078
Not installing the update fine for those who know what the issues actually are, but can't be 'recommended' as such generally - ie if in doubt let it install
There is commonality of course between Xara/Corel code in certain functions, so it may be a localised issue...
Re: Disappearing Fonts in Xara Products
wasn't there an option in Xara to turn on/off the display of the actual font in the list? if there was, I can't seem to find it. was wondering if that were the case, it would allow all the fonts to be shown.