CVE-2015-0065 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in Microsoft Word via a crafted document.
- 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-2015-0065?
CVE-2015-0065 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word, 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 Word 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "OneTableDocumentStream Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0065?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0065?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0065 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-2015-0065 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-0065 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rgqv-rf3c-v65h.