CVE-2015-6108 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a document with a crafted embedded font.
- 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-2015-6108?
CVE-2015-6108 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework, 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; Office 2007 SP3; Office 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2010; Lync 2013 SP1; Live Meeting 2007 Console; and Silverlight 5 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-2015-6108?
It affects 15 products.
Products include Microsoft .Net Framework, Microsoft Live Meeting, Microsoft Lync, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Skype for Business and 9 more.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6108?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6108 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-2015-6108 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6108 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft .Net Framework
Sources
Also known as GHSA-33cv-rf7v-r5m4.