CVEs / CVE-2015-2426
CVE-2015-2426: Microsoft Windows Adobe Type Manager Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Known exploited in the CISA KEV catalog since 28 Mar 2022
- high 9.3 CVSS 2.0 (NVD)
- EPSS 86.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs (30 Oct 2026)
- Last changed at its sources
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Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library improperly handles specially crafted OpenType fonts.
Description
Buffer underflow in atmfd.dll in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Driver Vulnerability."
Affected and fixed versions
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| n/a n/a | n/a | — |
Exploitation
| In CISA KEV since | 28 Mar 2022 |
|---|---|
| Due date for US federal agencies | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Used in ransomware campaigns | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Severity
| CVSS 2.0 | 9.3 highAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CScored by NVD |
|---|---|
| Weakness | CWE-119, CWE-124 |
References
- CVE-2015-2426 on NVD
- CVE-2015-2426 in the CISA KEV catalog
- http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/a-look-at-the-open-type-font-manager-vulnerability-from-the-hacking-team-leak/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/103336 Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75951 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032991 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-078 Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38222/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-2426 US Government Resource
Sources
Exploitation status from the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. EPSS scores from FIRST. Descriptions, severity and references from the National Vulnerability Database. Open-source package versions from OSV (CC-BY 4.0). Text is shown as each source states it; Stackurity does not edit it. Check the vendor's advisory before acting.
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