CVE-2015-0063 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted Office documents in Microsoft Excel and related tools.
- 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-2015-0063?
CVE-2015-0063 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, published on 11 Feb 2015. 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 Excel 2007 SP3; the proofing tools in Office 2010 SP2; Excel 2010 SP2; Excel 2013 Gold, SP1, and RT; Excel Viewer; and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0063?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0063?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0063 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-0063 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0063 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p82h-pr5c-g96w.