CVE-2015-1671

Known Exploited

Description

The Windows DirectWrite library, as used in Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2; Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2; Live Meeting 2007 Console; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync Basic 2013 SP1; Silverlight 5 before 5.1.40416.00; and Silverlight 5 Developer Runtime before 5.1.40416.00, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font, aka "TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability."

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 78.13% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-044	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032281	broken link third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74490	broken link third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1671?: CVE-2015-1671 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-1671?: To fix CVE-2015-1671, 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-2015-1671 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2015-1671 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~78% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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