CVE-2015-2387VulnerabilityPublished 03/03/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2015-2387: Microsoft ATM Font Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Affects Microsoft ATM Font DriverSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/03/2022
KEV deadline: 03/24/2022
EPSS: 34.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 98% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-2387 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2015-2387 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Adobe Type Manager Font Driver (ATMFD.DLL) on Microsoft Windows Server. It allows local users to gain elevated privileges by executing a crafted application. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active use by attackers. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

The vulnerability CVE-2015-2387 exists in ATMFD.DLL, the Adobe Type Manager Font Driver component of Microsoft Windows Server. It enables local users to escalate privileges by leveraging a crafted application that interacts with the font driver. This flaw is classified under CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls). Exploitation in the wild has been documented, highlighting its practical risk.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Windows Server system, potentially leading to unauthorized administrative control. This can facilitate further malicious activities on the compromised system.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, administrators should monitor vendor communications and apply updates as soon as they become available. In the meantime, restricting local user access and applying least privilege principles may reduce risk.

Weaknesses

CWE-264Unclassified weakness (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:26:08 UTC

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