CVE-2015-6104: Input Validation

Published Nov 11, 2015

Updated

The 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, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "Windows Graphics Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6103.

Affected Software

13 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

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 Vista=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-115

Event History

Nov 11, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6104?

CVE-2015-6104 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How can I fix CVE-2015-6104?

To fix CVE-2015-6104, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for their affected Windows version.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2015-6104?

CVE-2015-6104 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-6104?

The potential impacts of CVE-2015-6104 include remote attackers being able to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

When was CVE-2015-6104 disclosed?

CVE-2015-6104 was disclosed in September 2015 during Microsoft's regular Patch Tuesday security updates.