CVE-2015-0088

Adobe Font Driver in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows…

published March 11, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
20%
Percentile
97.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted website or file is all an attacker needs to exploit this Adobe Font Driver vulnerability! 🕵️‍♂️ Picture this as a sneaky delivery person who tricks the receptionist into letting them in by presenting a fake package — once inside, they have access to the entire office. That's exactly how this flaw allows unauthorized access through malicious content! If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized changes, or even complete system takeover. Essentially, they could wreak havoc as if they held the keys to your castle!

Put simply

Picture this as a sneaky delivery person who tricks the receptionist into letting them in by presenting a fake package — once inside, they have access to the entire office. That's exactly how this flaw allows unauthorized access through malicious content! This vulnerability in the Adobe Font Driver allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted website or file, bypassing normal security checks on the affected Microsoft Windows versions.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized changes, or even complete system takeover. Essentially, they could wreak havoc as if they held the keys to your castle! To protect yourself, ensure that all systems running the affected Windows versions are updated with the latest security patches. Regularly review and apply security updates to minimize exposure to such vulnerabilities. Keep your antivirus software up to date as an additional layer of defense. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're actively keeping the bad guys out and your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.19835 · 97.4th percentile
Published
2015-03-11T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAR 10:00Z
    Adobe Font Driver in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows…
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