CVE-2015-1670: Infoleak
First published: Wed May 13 2015(Updated: )
The Windows DirectWrite library, as used in Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted OpenType font on a web site, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.5.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.5.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1670?
CVE-2015-1670 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2015-1670?
To fix CVE-2015-1670, update the Microsoft .NET Framework to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What applications are affected by CVE-2015-1670?
CVE-2015-1670 affects various versions of Microsoft .NET Framework including 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.0, 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-1670 allow?
CVE-2015-1670 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via crafted OpenType fonts.
How does CVE-2015-1670 affect security?
CVE-2015-1670 can lead to exposure of sensitive information, potentially allowing unauthorized access to confidential data.
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