CVE-2014-2815 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted OneNote file that places an executable in the startup folder.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-2815?
CVE-2014-2815 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Aug 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft OneNote 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OneNote file that triggers creation of an executable file in a startup folder, aka "OneNote Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2815?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Onenote.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2815?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2815 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2014-2815 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2815 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g2mq-x5px-cf79.