Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-2435 is a Microsoft TrueType font parsing flaw that could let a remote attacker run code when affected Microsoft software handles a crafted font. It matters most where older Windows, Office, Lync, Live Meeting, Silverlight, or Windows RT systems remain unpatched. Exposure is most likely in legacy Microsoft estates running affected Windows, Office, Lync, Live Meeting, Windows RT, or Silverlight versions without the MS15-080-era security updates. Prioritize remediation where affected legacy Microsoft software still processes documents, web content, or communications from untrusted sources. The business risk is remote code execution on older platforms, but current exploitation evidence is not present in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS15-080 for the exact security updates for deployed products.; Patch affected Microsoft Windows, Office, Lync, Live Meeting, and Windows RT installations.; Upgrade Silverlight to 5.1.40728 or later where Silverlight remains installed..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS15-080CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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