First published: Mon Jul 20 2015(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library improperly handles specially crafted OpenType fonts.
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Windows 10 | ||
Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
Microsoft Windows | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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CVE-2015-2426 has a critical severity rating as it allows for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2015-2426, ensure your Microsoft Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches.
CVE-2015-2426 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and several Server editions.
CVE-2015-2426 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by improper handling of OpenType fonts.
Yes, CVE-2015-2426 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted OpenType fonts to the affected system.