Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 up to Server 2012 R2 TrueType Font Parser data processing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Microsoft Windows. This impacts an unknown function of the component TrueType Font Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to data processing. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-1671. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component TrueType Font Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-19. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 05/12/2015 as MS15-044 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-1671 since 02/17/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83353 (Microsoft Silverlight < 5.1.40416.00 Multiple Vulnerabilities (MS15-044 / MS15-049) (Mac OS X)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 91056 (Microsoft Font Drivers Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (MS15-044)). This issue was added on 05/25/2022 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 06/15/2022:

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Applying the patch MS15-044 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (83353), SecurityFocus (BID 74490†), SecurityTracker (ID 1032281†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50037†). Additional details are provided at krebsonsecurity.com. The entries VDB-75247, VDB-75248, VDB-75249 and VDB-75250 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Data processing
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Nessus ID: 83353
Nessus Name: Microsoft Silverlight < 5.1.40416.00 Multiple Vulnerabilities (MS15-044 / MS15-049) (Mac OS X)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS15-044
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2015-1671 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1671
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75304

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SecurityFocus: 74490 - Microsoft Windows GDI+ CVE-2015-1671 TrueType Font Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1032281 - Microsoft Windows OpenType and TrueType Font Parsing Errors Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information
Vulnerability Center: 50037 - [MS15-044] Microsoft Multiple Products Remote Code Execution due to Vulnerability in TrueType Fonts, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/13/2015 11:20
Updated: 04/22/2026 21:46
Changes: 05/13/2015 11:20 (70), 08/19/2018 20:13 (8), 05/11/2022 08:17 (3), 05/11/2022 08:20 (1), 04/26/2024 16:46 (26), 06/28/2024 21:59 (12), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 04/22/2026 21:46 (11)
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