CVE-2014-2815 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

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.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g2mq-x5px-cf79.

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