CVE-2015-2455
HighSummary
A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows and applications that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font. This affects multiple versions of Windows operating systems and components such as .NET Framework and Silverlight.
Risk Assessment
Remote code execution can lead to full system compromise, posing a serious threat to the security of organizational data and infrastructure.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update operating systems and applications to the latest versions that mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor and restrict the use of TrueType fonts from untrusted sources.
Other vulnerabilities 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, Windows 10, Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2, Live Meeting 2007 Console, Lync 2010, Lync 2010 Attendee, Lync 2013 SP1, Lync Basic 2013 SP1, Silverlight before 5.1.40728, .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6
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Original NVD description (English source)
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, Windows 10, Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2, Live Meeting 2007 Console, Lync 2010, Lync 2010 Attendee, Lync 2013 SP1, Lync Basic 2013 SP1, Silverlight before 5.1.40728, and .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font, aka "TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2456.