CVE-2015-0091

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 can lead to arbitrary code execution through Adobe's Font Driver, making it a surprisingly sneaky vulnerability! 🔥 Think of it like an uninspected delivery driver who can drop off any package at your doorstep — you never know what could be inside. If that driver doesn't check the contents, you might end up with a surprise that you never ordered! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any code they want on your system — imagine them walking right in and taking control, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access. It's like leaving your front door wide open while you take a nap!

Put simply

Think of it like an uninspected delivery driver who can drop off any package at your doorstep — you never know what could be inside. If that driver doesn't check the contents, you might end up with a surprise that you never ordered! This vulnerability exists in the Adobe Font Driver on multiple versions of Windows, allowing remote attackers to leverage crafted files or websites to run unauthorized code. Essentially, it means that any malicious input could lead to devastating consequences without proper defenses in place.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any code they want on your system — imagine them walking right in and taking control, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access. It's like leaving your front door wide open while you take a nap! To safeguard your systems, ensure that you have updated to the latest versions of your operating system, particularly Windows updates that address this vulnerability. Regularly monitor your systems for any unusual activity and consider implementing strict web filtering to block potentially harmful sites. You've got this! With a little vigilance and prompt action, you can keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

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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