CVE-2015-2460 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted OpenType font in Windows.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-2460?

CVE-2015-2460 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework, published on 15 Aug 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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, 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."

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2460?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft .Net Framework.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2460?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2460 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2015-2460 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-2460 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-m3pv-vj2m-v9g2.

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