CVE-2015-2460

Name: CVE-2015-2460
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-15T00:59:19.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 31.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2460 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ATMFD.DLL in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 31.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ATMFD.DLL in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

31.33%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.0	Sp2
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.0	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.5	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.5.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.5.2	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.6	—

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033238Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-080Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37921/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033238Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-080Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37921/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2460?

How severe is CVE-2015-2460?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2460 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 31.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2460?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST