ID:1609 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-2426

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1609 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-2426

ID:1609 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2015-2426

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5546
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2426
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
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 buffer overflow in Windows Adobe Type Manager library when processing OpenType fonts. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document or website with embedded malicious OpenType font, trick the victim into opening it, cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.