CVE-2015-1682 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 13 May 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Microsoft Office 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-2015-1682?

CVE-2015-1682 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, published on 13 May 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 Office 2010 SP2, Excel 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 SP1, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, Word 2013 SP1, Office 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Office for Mac 2011, Excel for Mac 2011, PowerPoint for Mac 2011, Word for Mac 2011, PowerPoint Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Excel Web App 2010 SP2, Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1, SharePoint Foundation 2010 SP2, and SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1682?

It affects 9 products.

Products include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Web App, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1682?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1682 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-2015-1682 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1682 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-h4r2-qqhp-vxq5.