CVE-2015-2455: Input Validation
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, Windows 10, Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2, Live Meeting 2007 Console, Lync 2010, Lync 2010 Attendee, Lync 2013 SP1, Lync Basic 2013 SP1, Silverlight before 5.1.40728, and .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font, aka "TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2456.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2455?
CVE-2015-2455 has been assigned a severity rating of critical.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2455?
To fix CVE-2015-2455, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2015-2455?
CVE-2015-2455 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various versions of Windows Server.
Does CVE-2015-2455 affect Microsoft Office software?
Yes, CVE-2015-2455 impacts Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2 among other Microsoft applications.
What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2015-2455?
CVE-2015-2455 allows for remote code execution, which could lead to system compromise.