CVE-2015-1670

Name: CVE-2015-1670
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-05-13T10:59:02.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1670 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows DirectWrite library, as used in Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted OpenType font on a web site, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 16.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows DirectWrite library, as used in Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted OpenType font on a web site, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.09%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.0	Sp2
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.0	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.5	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.5.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.5.2	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74485Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032281Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-044
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74485Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032281Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-044

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1670?

How severe is CVE-2015-1670?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1670 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1670?

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Source: NVD / NIST