CVE-2015-1651 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 14 Apr 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Microsoft Word 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-2015-1651?

CVE-2015-1651 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, published on 14 Apr 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

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Word Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Component Use After Free Vulnerability."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1651?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1651?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1651 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2015-1651 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1651 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fc4j-3679-3858.