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cve-2015-2506
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The tag cve-2015-2506 covers a vulnerability in the Microsoft Graphics Component that was addressed in security bulletin MS15-097. Initially reported as a denial of service issue, it was later revised to an elevation of privilege vulnerability. The security update resolved critical flaws in Microsoft Windows, Office, and Lync, with the most severe allowing remote code execution if a user opens a malicious document or visits a webpage with embedded OpenType fonts. This tag is relevant for users seeking information on this specific CVE and its impact on Microsoft products.
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MS15-097 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Graphics Component Could Allow Remote...
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.1 (September 8, 2015): Revised bulletin to correct the security impact and the vulnerability information for CVE-2015-2506 (from denial of service to elevation of privilege). This is an informational change only. Summary: This security update resolves...- News
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- 2015 critical cve-2015-2506 denial of service document security elevation of privilege fonts informational lync ms15-097 office opentype patch remote code execution revision note security update vulnerability web security windows
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