What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-2459?

CVE-2015-2459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 54.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2015-2459?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2015-2459. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 54.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-2459?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-2459. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows 10 CVE-2015-2459

CRITICAL

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2015-08-15 secure@microsoft.com

Adobe RCE Microsoft Windows 10 Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Windows Rt Windows Rt 8 1 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Vista

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.3 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 15, 2015 - 00:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

ATMFD.DLL in the Windows Adobe Type Manager 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 and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2458 and CVE-2015-2461.

AnalysisAI

ATMFD.DLL in the Windows Adobe Type Manager 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 and R2, Windows. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 54.7%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. ATMFD.DLL in the Windows Adobe Type Manager 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 and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2458 and CVE-2015-2461. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.