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ID:1009 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Microsoft products - CVE-2015-2464
ID:1009 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Microsoft products - CVE-2015-2464
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5665
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2464
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Live Meeting
Microsoft Lync
Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft .NET Framework
Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Live Meeting
Microsoft Lync
Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft .NET Framework
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 TrueType fonts by Windows Adobe Type Manager Library. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document containing embedded TrueType 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.