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CVE-2015-2387

Microsoft ATM Font Driver Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 34.9%
  1. Published14 Jul 2015
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due24 Mar 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

ATMFD.DLL in the Adobe Type Manager Font Driver in Microsoft Windows Server allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Added to KEV: 3 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 24 Mar 2022

Description

ATMFD.DLL in the Adobe Type Manager Font Driver in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and 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 application, aka "ATMFD.DLL Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 7all versions
Microsoft Windows 8all versions
Microsoft Windows 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Rtall versions
Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2003all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Vistaall versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2015-2387 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-2387 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2015-2387?

CVE-2015-2387 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 34.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-2387?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2387?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.