CVE-2015-6107 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 9 Dec 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening documents with crafted embedded fonts in Windows and Office applications.

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-2015-6107?

CVE-2015-6107 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 9 Dec 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

The Windows font 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 Gold and 1511, 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."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6107?

It affects 14 products.

Products include Microsoft Live Meeting, Microsoft Lync, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Skype for Business, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7 and 8 more.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6107?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6107 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-2015-6107 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6107 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-v7w6-44vx-jwf4.