Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft .NET Framework and Other Products
CVE-2015-1671

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
.net Framework
Live Meeting
Office
Lync
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 May 2015

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 76%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems by exploiting a flaw in the Windows DirectWrite library. This is achieved through specially crafted TrueType fonts, which can compromise the security of applications utilizing affected versions of Microsoft .NET Framework, Office, Lync, and Silverlight. Users are at risk when opening documents or applications that incorporate these fonts, necessitating immediate patching to mitigate potential exploitation.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032281
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74490
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EPSS Score

76% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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