CVE-2015-0086 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted RTF document in Microsoft Word and related Office components.
- 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-2015-0086?
CVE-2015-0086 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 11 Mar 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, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 Gold and SP1, Word 2013 RT Gold and SP1, Word Viewer, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2013 Gold and SP1, Web Applications 2010 SP2, and Web Apps Server 2013 Gold and SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted RTF document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0086?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server, Microsoft Sharepoint Server, Microsoft Web Applications, Microsoft Word and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0086?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0086 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-2015-0086 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0086 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g663-jhxc-xx43.