Adobe Type Manager

Adobe Type Manager (ATM) was the name of a family of computer programs created and marketed by Adobe Systems for use with their PostScriptType 1 fonts. The last release was Adobe ATM Light 4.1.2, per Adobe's FTP (at the time).^[1]

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According to Microsoft, the vulnerabilities exist due to the way the Windows Adobe Type Manager library handles a 'specially-crafted multi-master font - Adobe Type 1 PostScript format.' Adobe told SecurityWeek that the impacted library is exclusively supported by Microsoft and Adobe product users are not at risk. In Windows NT, Me, 98, and 95, you install and remove PostScript fonts (Type 1 fonts) using Adobe Type Manager Light or Deluxe. You can also use ATM Deluxe to activate and disable TrueType fonts. To isolate a damaged font, you can prevent fonts from being loaded and then load the fonts in small groups. Adobe Application Manager is an official tool from Adobe which provides the ability to update and install applications from the Creative Suite and the Creative Cloud. The program works by downloading different applications directly from the Adobe servers and fixing errors which occur when attempting to download and install updates and trial versions.

Modern operating systems such as Windows and MacOS have built-in support for PostScript fonts, negating the need for Adobe's 3rd party utility.

Apple Macintosh[edit]

The original ATM was created for the Apple Macintosh computer platform to scale PostScript Type 1 fonts for the computer monitor, and for printing to non-PostScript printers. Mac Type 1 fonts come with screen fonts set to display at certain point sizes only. In Macintosh operating systems prior to Mac OS X, Type 1 fonts set at other sizes would appear jagged on the monitor. ATM allowed Type 1 fonts to appear smooth at any point size, and to print well to non-PostScript devices.

Around 1996, Adobe expanded ATM into a font-management program called ATM Deluxe; the original ATM was renamed ATM Light. ATM Deluxe performed the same font-smoothing function as ATM Light, but performed a variety of other functions: activation and deactivation of fonts; creating sets of fonts that could be activated or deactivated simultaneously; viewing and printing font samples; and scanning for duplicate fonts, font format conflicts, and PostScript fonts missing screen or printer files.

Around 2001, with Apple's Mac OS X, support for Type 1 fonts was built into the operating system using ATM Light code contributed by Adobe. ATM for Mac was then no longer necessary for font imaging or printing.

Adobe discontinued development of ATM Deluxe for Macintosh after Apple moved to Mac OS X. Adobe ceased selling ATM Deluxe in 2005.^{[citation needed]} ATM Deluxe does not work reliably under OS X (even under Classic), however, ATM Light is still helpful to Type 1 font users under Classic.

Microsoft Windows[edit]

Adobe ported these products to the Microsoft Windows operating system platform, where they managed font display by patching into Windows (3.0, 3.1x, 95, 98, Me) at a very low level. The design of Windows NT made this kind of patching unviable, and Microsoft initially responded by allowing Type 1 fonts to be converted to TrueType on install, but in Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft added 'font driver' support to allow ATM to provide Type 1 support (and in theory other font drivers for other types).^{[citation needed]}

As with ATM Light for Macintosh, Adobe licensed to Microsoft the core code, which was integrated into Windows 2000 and Windows XP, making ATM Light for Windows obsolete, except for the special case of support for 'multiple master' fonts, which Microsoft did not include in Windows, and for which ATM Lite still acts as a font driver.^{[citation needed]}

ATM Light is still available for Windows users,^[2] but ATM Deluxe is no longer developed or sold.^[3]

Users of ATM 4.0 (Light or Deluxe) on Windows 95/98/ME who upgrade to Windows 2000/XP may encounter problems, and it is vital not to install version 4.0 into Windows 2000 or later; affected users are encouraged to visit the Adobe web site for technical information and patches. Version 4.1.2 is fully compatible with Windows 2000 and XP (It will run on XP 64-bit, but because the installer doesn't work it must be first installed on 32-bit XP and then copied over to 64-bit XP).

ATM installed on XP may prevent a system from entering standby - the error message indicates keyboard driver needs updating. Uninstalling ATM corrects the issue.

Windows Vista is incompatible with both ATM Light and ATM Deluxe.^{[citation needed]} Windows Vista can use Adobe Type 1 fonts natively, making add-ons like ATM unnecessary.

The latest version of ATM for Windows 3.1 is 3.02. There was no ATM Deluxe for Windows versions prior to 95.

Acrobat Reader, starting with version 2.1, installs a version of ATM for its own use, referred to as a Portable Font Server, but there is no control panel or other user interface for it.^[4] It is therefore unsuitable for the tasks which most people need to install ATM for.

Other operating systems[edit]

Chhota bheem krishna vs zimbra for mac. Adobe Type Manager was also made available for a select few PC operating systems available during the early 1990s, including NeXTSTEP,^[5]DESQview,^[6][7] and OS/2.^[8][9] Unlike the Windows and Mac versions, these versions of ATM were bundled with the OS itself.

There were also ATM versions for extremely popular DOS applications, the most notable being WordPerfect5.0 and 5.1.^{[citation needed]} This incarnation of ATM, made by LaserTools was named PrimeType in the United States and Adobe Type Manager for WordPerfect elsewhere.^[10] An alternative to ATM for WordPerfect 5.1 was infiniType Plus by SoftMaker.^[11]WordPerfect 6.0 and newer included its own Type 1 system, making third-party solutions obsolete.

Competing products[edit]

• Linotype FontExplorer X
• Extensis Suitcase Fusion
• Bohemian Coding FontCase

See also[edit]

References[edit]

Adobe Type Manager Atm

1. ^Adobe ATM Light 4.1.2^{[permanent dead link]}
2. ^ATM Light Download
3. ^ATM Deluxe product information page
4. ^Adobe Acrobat 2.1 Fact Sheet
5. ^PC Magazine: Adobe Type Manager Definition
6. ^DESQview/QEMM Frequently Asked Questions
7. ^DESQview/X
8. ^OS/2 Warp FAQ List (20 Feb 95) Section 0505Archived 5 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
9. ^Microsoft OS/2 for DECpcs, Version 1.3 Software Product DescriptionArchived 29 October 2006 at the Wayback Machine
10. ^WPDOS - A font installation utility for Type 1 soft fonts and WPDOS 5.1
11. ^WPDOS - TrueType and Type 1 Fonts with WPDOS 5.1

External links[edit]

Vulnerability in ATM Font Driver Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3077657)

Published: July 14, 2015

Version: 1.0

Executive Summary

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to a target system and runs a specially crafted application. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code and take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

This security update is rated Important for all supported releases of Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section.

The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Adobe Type Manager Font Driver (ATMFD) handles objects in memory. For more information about the vulnerability, see the Vulnerability Information section.

For more information about this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3077657.

Affected Software

The following software versions or editions are affected. Versions or editions that are not listed are either past their support life cycle or are not affected. To determine the support life cycle for your software version or edition, see Microsoft Support Lifecycle.

*The Updates Replaced column shows only the latest update in a chain of superseded updates. For a comprehensive list of updates replaced, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog, search for the update KB number, and then view update details (updates replaced information is on the Package Details tab).

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Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers

The following severity ratings assume the potential maximum impact of the vulnerability. For information regarding the likelihood, within 30 days of this security bulletin's release, of the exploitability of the vulnerability in relation to its severity rating and security impact, please see the Exploitability Index in the July bulletin summary.

Vulnerability Information

Adobe Type Manager

ATMFD.DLL Memory Corruption Vulnerability - CVE-2015-2387

Version: 1.0

Executive Summary

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to a target system and runs a specially crafted application. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code and take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

This security update is rated Important for all supported releases of Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section.

The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Adobe Type Manager Font Driver (ATMFD) handles objects in memory. For more information about the vulnerability, see the Vulnerability Information section.

For more information about this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3077657.

Affected Software

The following software versions or editions are affected. Versions or editions that are not listed are either past their support life cycle or are not affected. To determine the support life cycle for your software version or edition, see Microsoft Support Lifecycle.

*The Updates Replaced column shows only the latest update in a chain of superseded updates. For a comprehensive list of updates replaced, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog, search for the update KB number, and then view update details (updates replaced information is on the Package Details tab).

Adobe Type Manager For Windows 10 32-bit

Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers

The following severity ratings assume the potential maximum impact of the vulnerability. For information regarding the likelihood, within 30 days of this security bulletin's release, of the exploitability of the vulnerability in relation to its severity rating and security impact, please see the Exploitability Index in the July bulletin summary.

Vulnerability Information

Adobe Type Manager

ATMFD.DLL Memory Corruption Vulnerability - CVE-2015-2387

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Adobe Type Manager Font Driver (ATMFD) when it fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code and take complete control of an affected system. Uninstalling program for mac. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to a target system and then run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how ATMFD handles objects in memory.

This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed. It has been assigned Common Vulnerability and Exposure number CVE-2015-2387. When this bulletin was originally released, Microsoft was aware of limited, targeted attacks that attempt to exploit this vulnerability.

Mitigating Factors

Microsoft has not identified any mitigating factors for this vulnerability.

Workarounds

The following workarounds may be helpful in your situation:

• Rename ATMFD.DLL Note This workaround is applicable to all operating systems except Windows Server 2003 due to active file protection. See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 222193 for more information

  For 32-bit systems:

  1. Enter the following commands at an administrative command prompt:

  2. Restart the system.

  For 64-bit systems:

  1. Enter the following commands at an administrative command prompt: Adobe photoshop download torrent for mac os.

  2. Restart the system.

  Optional procedure for Windows 8 and newer systems (disable ATMFD):

  Note Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk. For information about how to edit the registry, view the 'Changing Keys And Values' Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or view the 'Add and Delete Information in the Registry' and 'Edit Registry Data' Help topics in Regedt32.exe.

  Method 1 (manually edit the system registry):

  1. Run regedit.exe as Administrator.

  2. In Registry Editor, navigate to the following sub key (or create it) and set its DWORD value to 1:

     HKLMSoftwareMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionWindowsDisableATMFD, DWORD = 1

  3. Close Registry Editor and restart the system.

  Method 2 (use a managed deployment script):

  1. Create a text file named ATMFD-disable.reg that contains the following text:

  2. Run regedit.exe.

  3. In Registry Editor, click the File menu and then click Import.

  4. Navigate to and select the ATMFD-disable.reg file that you created in the first step.(Note If your file is not listed where you expect it to be, ensure that it has not been automatically given a .txt file extension, or change the dialog's file extension parameters to All Files).

  5. Click Open and then click OK to close Registry Editor.

  Impact of workaround. Applications that rely on embedded font technology will not display properly.

  How to undo the workaround.

  For 32-bit systems:

  1. Enter the following commands at an administrative command prompt:

  2. Restart the system.

  For 64-bit systems:

  1. Enter the following commands at an administrative command prompt:

  2. Restart the system.

Optional procedure for Windows 8 and newer systems (enable ATMFD):

Method 1 (manually edit the system registry):

1. Run regedit.exe as Administrator.

2. In Registry Editor, navigate to the following sub key and set its DWORD value to 0:

   HKLMSoftwareMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionWindowsDisableATMFD, DWORD = 0

3. Close Registry Editor and restart the system.

Method 2 (use a managed deployment script):

1. Create a text file named ATMFD-enable.reg that contains the following text:

2. Run regedit.exe.

3. In Registry Editor, click the File menu and then click Import.

4. Navigate to and select the ATMFD-enable.reg file that you created in the first step.(Note If your file is not listed where you expect it to be, ensure that it has not been automatically given a .txt file extension, or change the dialog's file extension parameters to All Files).

5. Click Open and then click OK to close Registry Editor.

Security Update Deployment

For Security Update Deployment information, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article referenced in the Executive Summary.

Acknowledgments

Microsoft recognizes the efforts of those in the security community who help us protect customers through coordinated vulnerability disclosure. See Acknowledgments for more information.

Disclaimer

The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided 'as is' without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.

Revisions

• V1.0 (July 14, 2015): Bulletin published.

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