CVE-2015-0090

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

⚠️ A crafted website or file can unleash a world of chaos! This Adobe Font Driver vulnerability lurking in Windows systems could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. 🔥 Think of it like a mischievous waiter who serves a dish with a hidden laxative ingredient—once you take a bite, it disrupts your entire meal! In the same way, this vulnerability lets attackers execute unwanted actions on your system without a second glance. An attacker could potentially take control of your system, leading to critical data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even complete system compromise. This could spell disaster for both individual users and organizations who depend on these systems for security and operations.

Put simply

Think of it like a mischievous waiter who serves a dish with a hidden laxative ingredient—once you take a bite, it disrupts your entire meal! In the same way, this vulnerability lets attackers execute unwanted actions on your system without a second glance. The Adobe Font Driver vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows systems via specially crafted websites or files, taking advantage of a flaw in the way font processing is handled by the driver.

What to do

An attacker could potentially take control of your system, leading to critical data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even complete system compromise. This could spell disaster for both individual users and organizations who depend on these systems for security and operations. To mitigate this vulnerability, make sure to apply all relevant security patches and updates from Microsoft. Additionally, consider reviewing your network security settings to restrict access to untrusted websites and files. Regularly audit your systems to ensure proper security measures are in place. You've got this! Stay proactive, and you'll keep your systems secure and running smoothly! 🛡️

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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