CVE-2015-2459: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-2459: ATMFD.DLL in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2...

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 Windows 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2458 and CVE-2015-2461.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 05:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw is in Windows font handling. A crafted OpenType font could trigger arbitrary code execution on affected Windows systems. For executives, the concern is legacy or unpatched Windows endpoints and servers that may process untrusted documents or web content containing fonts. Exposure is most likely on systems running the listed Windows versions without the MS15-080 security update, especially legacy endpoints, terminal servers, and document-handling workflows that process untrusted fonts or documents. Treat this as a high-priority legacy Windows patch and exposure management issue. Business urgency is highest where old Windows systems remain in production or handle untrusted files. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS15-080 guidance and security updates where applicable.; Prioritize legacy Windows systems listed in the CVE description.; Retire or isolate unsupported Windows hosts that cannot be updated..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 15, 2015, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS15-080CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
37922CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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