CVE-2015-6106: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 9, 2015
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Updated

The Windows font library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word Viewer, Skype for Business 2016, Lync 2010, Lync 2013 SP1, and Live Meeting 2007 Console allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "Graphics Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

11 affected components
Microsoft Live Meeting=2007
Microsoft Lync=2010
Microsoft Lync=2010
Microsoft Lync=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Skype for Business=2016
Microsoft Word Viewer
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Dec 9, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6106?

CVE-2015-6106 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6106?

To fix CVE-2015-6106, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2015-6106?

CVE-2015-6106 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and various versions of Microsoft Office, Skype for Business, Lync, and Word Viewer.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-6106?

CVE-2015-6106 can be exploited by remote attackers using a specially crafted embedded font to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6106?

Currently, the most effective workaround for CVE-2015-6106 is to avoid opening documents or applications that could use vulnerable font libraries.

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