CVE-2015-1759 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 10 Jun 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Office document in the Compatibility Pack.

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-2015-1759?

CVE-2015-1759 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, published on 10 Jun 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 Compatibility Pack SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-19

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1759?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1759?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1759 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-2015-1759 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1759 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-32jr-c78f-w9f2.