CVE-2015-2462: Input Validation

Published Aug 15, 2015
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Updated

ATMFD.DLL in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library in 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, and .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability."

Affected Software

29 affected components
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5.2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5.1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 7
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 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Aug 15, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2462?

CVE-2015-2462 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2462?

To fix CVE-2015-2462, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows and .NET Framework versions.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2015-2462?

CVE-2015-2462 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, various versions of the .NET Framework, and Windows Server 2008 and 2012.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2462?

CVE-2015-2462 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2015-2462 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-2462 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

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