CVE-2015-2387: Microsoft ATM Font Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2015
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Updated

ATMFD.DLL in the Adobe Type Manager Font Driver in Microsoft Windows Server allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Other sources

ATMFD.DLL in the Adobe Type Manager Font Driver in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, 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 local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "ATMFD.DLL Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

18 affected components
Microsoft ATM Font Driver
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2-sp2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Jul 14, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 3, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2387?

CVE-2015-2387 has a moderate severity rating that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2387?

To mitigate CVE-2015-2387, apply the appropriate security updates released by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2015-2387?

CVE-2015-2387 affects multiple Microsoft Windows products, including Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows Vista, and Windows Server editions.

4

Can CVE-2015-2387 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2015-2387 requires local access to the affected system for exploitation.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2387?

Microsoft recommends ensuring that only trusted users have access to systems and applying security best practices as a temporary workaround.

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