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 | =3.0-sp2 | |
Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5 | |
Microsoft .NET Framework | =3.5.1 | |
Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.0 | |
Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.5 | |
Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.5.1 | |
Microsoft .NET Framework | =4.5.2 |
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CVE-2015-1670 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
To fix CVE-2015-1670, update the Microsoft .NET Framework to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
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.
CVE-2015-1670 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via crafted OpenType fonts.
CVE-2015-1670 can lead to exposure of sensitive information, potentially allowing unauthorized access to confidential data.