Intrusion PreventionMS.GDI+.TrueType.Font.Handling.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malformed TrueType font file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font file.
Affected Products
Windows Server 2003
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1
Server Core installation option
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS15-044
Telemetry
Coverage
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Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-22 | 15.729 | Name:MS. GDI. Plus. TrueType. Font. Handling. Memory. Corruption:MS. GDI+. TrueType. Font. Handling. Memory. Corruption |
| ID | 40572 |
| Created | May 13, 2015 |
| Updated | May 29, 2023 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2015-1671 |
| Known Exploited | Yes |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 38.93% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |