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CVE-2015-6106

9.3 · HIGH

The Windows font library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word Viewer, Skype for Business 2016, Lync 2010, Lync 2013 SP1, and Live Meeting…

Published Dec 9, 2015microsoftCWE-119EPSS 17.32%

Overview

CVE-2015-6106 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft live_meeting. It was published on December 9, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Windows font library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word Viewer, Skype for Business 2016, Lync 2010, Lync 2013 SP1, and Live Meeting 2007 Console allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "Graphics Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update live_meeting to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6106?

CVE-2015-6106 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft live_meeting. It was published on December 9, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-6106?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-6106?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update live_meeting to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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