Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 up to Server 2012 R2 Adobe Type Manager Font Driver ATMFD.DLL access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 up to Server 2012 R2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library ATMFD.DLL of the component Adobe Type Manager Font Driver. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-2387. The attack needs to be approached locally. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 up to Server 2012 R2 (Operating System). This affects an unknown code block in the library ATMFD.DLL of the component Adobe Type Manager Font Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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."

The weakness was presented 07/14/2015 as MS15-077 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-2387. An attack has to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. Technical details and a exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 84746 (MS15-077: Vulnerability in ATM Font Driver Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3077657)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 91066 (Microsoft ATM Font Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (MS15-077)). The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 03/03/2022 with a due date of 03/24/2022:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Applying the patch MS15-077 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Zero-Day.cz (187), Tenable (84746), SecurityFocus (BID 75587†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-51223†). See VDB-76469 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Nessus ID: 84746
Nessus Name: MS15-077: Vulnerability in ATM Font Driver Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3077657)
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Patch: MS15-077

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS15-077
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2015-2387 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-2387
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-76473

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SecurityFocus: 75587
SecurityTracker: 1032908
Vulnerability Center: 51223 - [MS15-077] Microsoft Windows ATM Font Driver Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213
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Created: 07/15/2015 13:57
Updated: 04/22/2026 23:01
Changes: 07/15/2015 13:57 (46), 05/03/2019 08:01 (15), 05/31/2022 16:01 (3), 05/31/2022 16:06 (7), 05/31/2022 16:14 (1), 04/23/2024 10:33 (26), 07/09/2024 04:07 (2), 07/17/2024 00:12 (12), 09/09/2024 22:29 (1), 11/28/2024 16:54 (4), 04/22/2026 23:01 (11)
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