CVE-2015-2387
Published: March 3, 2022
Official Description
ATMFD.DLL in the Adobe Type Manager Font Driver in Microsoft Windows Server allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
CISA KEV Advisory
Microsoft ATM Font Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
ATMFD.DLL in the Adobe Type Manager Font Driver in Microsoft Windows Server allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in ATMFD.DLL within the Adobe Type Manager Font Driver in Microsoft Windows Server allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. Its presence in the KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.31208 indicate a high likelihood of exploitation, making it an urgent concern for Windows Server administrators.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in the KEV catalog. Attackers are leveraging this flaw to gain elevated privileges locally.
Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to address the vulnerability in ATMFD.DLL. Ensure all Windows Server systems are regularly patched to prevent local privilege escalation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-2387 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2015-2387 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-2387 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1