CVE-2015-0059

Description

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted TrueType font, aka "TrueType Font Parsing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 42.57% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-010 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72470 vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100433 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0059?
CVE-2015-0059 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-0059?
To fix CVE-2015-0059, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-0059 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-0059 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~43% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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