How severe is CVE-2015-6106?

CVE-2015-6106 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-6106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6106?

CVE-2015-6106 primarily affects Microsoft Live Meeting. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6106?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-6106 published?

CVE-2015-6106 was published on 2015-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6106

CVE-2015-6106 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Live Meeting with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Live Meeting
Published: 2015-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Windows font library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word Viewer, Skype for Business 2016, Lync 2010, Lync 2013 SP1, and Live Meeting 2007 Console allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "Graphics Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6106?: The Windows font library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word Viewer, Skype for Business 2016, Lync 2010, Lync 2013 SP1, and Live Meeting 2007 Console allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "Graphics Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-6106?: CVE-2015-6106 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-6106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6106?: CVE-2015-6106 primarily affects Microsoft Live Meeting. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6106?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-6106 published?: CVE-2015-6106 was published on 2015-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:live_meeting:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2010:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2010:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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