CVE-2015-6107

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…

published December 9, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
18%
Percentile
97.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty embedded font can lead to arbitrary code execution in a variety of Windows versions — it’s like a delivery driver dropping off a package with a mysterious return address! 📦💥 Think of it like receiving a sealed envelope at your office that contains a hidden threat. If you open it without checking the sender first, you might just unleash chaos on your system! If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could run any code on your machine — potentially taking control of your system, stealing sensitive information, or even installing malicious software. It’s a serious situation that could compromise your data and overall system integrity!

Put simply

Think of it like receiving a sealed envelope at your office that contains a hidden threat. If you open it without checking the sender first, you might just unleash chaos on your system! This vulnerability exists in the Windows font library, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by delivering a specially crafted embedded font. This graphics memory corruption flaw can be exploited when users view or interact with the tainted content.

What to do

If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could run any code on your machine — potentially taking control of your system, stealing sensitive information, or even installing malicious software. It’s a serious situation that could compromise your data and overall system integrity! To mitigate this risk, ensure that your systems are updated with the latest patches from Microsoft. Regularly review and apply security updates for all your software to prevent potential exploitation. Additionally, consider implementing monitoring to detect unusual activity. You've got this! Stay vigilant, update your systems, and you'll keep those cyber baddies at bay! 🛡️✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.18247 · 97.2th percentile
Published
2015-12-09T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 11:00Z
    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…
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