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CVE-2015-1671: Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

criticalknown exploitedCVE-2015-1671
Actively exploited. At least one CVE in this advisory is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — exploitation has been observed in the wild. Treat remediation as urgent.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when components of Windows, .NET Framework, Office, Lync, and Silverlight fail to properly handle TrueType fonts.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: WindowsRemote code execution
What
The vulnerability exists when components of Windows fail to properly handle TrueType fonts, allowing remote code execution.
Who is affected
Users of Windows, .NET Framework, Office, Lync, and Silverlight are affected.
Urgency
Remediation is urgent due to active exploitation and critical severity.
Action
Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft.

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Details

Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (US · database · site)
Severity
critical
Published
2022-05-25
Exploitation
Observed in the wild (CISA KEV)

Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1671

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2015-1671coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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