Microsoft Windows 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2015-0059 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	72470
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2015-0059
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Feb 10 2015 12:00AM
Updated:	Feb 10 2015 12:00AM
Credit:	Cris Neckar of Divergent Security.
Vulnerable:	Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1 Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1 Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft Windows 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2015-0059 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows kernel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue by tricking an unsuspecting victim into opening a specially malformed TrueType font.

Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges. Failed exploit attempts may result in a denial-of-service condition.

Microsoft Windows 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2015-0059 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Microsoft Windows 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2015-0059 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Microsoft Windows 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2015-0059 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)