CVE-2016-0121
HighSummary
The Adobe Type Manager Library in Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, known as 'OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability.'
Risk Assessment
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute malicious code, potentially taking control of the system. This poses a serious threat to the security of organizational data and infrastructure.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and apply security patches provided by Microsoft. Additionally, restrict users' ability to open unknown fonts.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Type Manager Library
See all- CVE-2015-6104High
The Adobe Type Manager Library in Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, known as 'Windows Graphics Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
- CVE-2015-6103High
The Adobe Type Manager Library in Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, known as 'Windows Graphics Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
- CVE-2015-2512High
The Adobe Type Manager Library in Windows allows local users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted application, known as 'Font Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
- CVE-2015-2510High
Buffer overflow in the Adobe Type Manager Library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and in Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Lync 2010, Lync 2010 Attendee, Lync 2013 SP1, Lync Basic 2013 SP1, and Live Meeting 2007 Console allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font.
- CVE-2015-2508High
The Adobe Type Manager Library in Microsoft Windows 10 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
- CVE-2015-2507High
The Adobe Type Manager Library in Windows allows local users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted application, known as 'Font Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.'
Original NVD description (English source)
The Adobe Type Manager Library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability."