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ID:1002 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-2459
ID:1002 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-2459
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5657
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2459
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of OpenType fonts by Windows Adobe Type Manager Library. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document containing embedded OpenType font, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.