CVE-2015-6106: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 09 2015(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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Live Meeting | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Lync 2010 | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync 2010 | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync 2010 | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Skype for Business | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6106?
CVE-2015-6106 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6106?
To fix CVE-2015-6106, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
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.
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.
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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