CVE-2015-2380 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted documents in Microsoft Word.
- 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-2015-2380?
CVE-2015-2380 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, and Word 2013 RT SP1 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-2015-2380?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2380?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2380 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-2015-2380 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2380 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8m8g-5mc8-5cvj.