CVE-2015-2379 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted document, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2015-2379?
CVE-2015-2379 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 14 Jul 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 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Office for Mac 2011, and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2379?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2379?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2379 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-2015-2379 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2379 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8769-93v5-3g94.