CVE-2015-0060
Description
The font mapper in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, 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 does not properly scale fonts, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Font Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability."
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Microsoft Windows - Local Privilege Escalation (MS15-010)
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows | - | affected | |
| windows | r2 | affected | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72472
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-010
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100434
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72472
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-010
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100434
CWEs
CWE-19
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.