CVE-2015-2426
Confirmed PUBLISHEDBuffer underflow in atmfd.dll in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Buffer underflow in 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, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Driver Vulnerability."
- CVE Published
- Jul 20, 2015
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 28, 2022
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
- 86.7%
CVE References
- MS15-078 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- VU#103336 kb.cert.org · Third-Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/103336
- 38222 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38222/
- 1032991 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032991
- 75951 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75951
Show 1 more reference
- blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/a-look-at-th... blog.trendmicro.com · CVE Record http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/a-look-at-...
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-28 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/ms15_078_atmfd_bof.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-28 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Buffer Underwrite ('Buffer Underflow')
Scanner Integrations
Nuclei, Metasploit, and other scanner references for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:03 UTC over 1 year ago15:03 UTC · over 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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18:00 UTC about 11 years ago18:00 UTC · about 11 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 11 years ago00:00 UTC · over 11 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2015-2426
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"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": 0.8669,
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"active_exploitation_observed": false
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