CVE-2015-2424 Microsoft PowerPoint Memory Corruption
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted Office documents in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 3 Mar 2022
- 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-2015-2424?
CVE-2015-2424 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Excel Viewer, 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 PowerPoint 2007 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, Word 2013 SP1, and PowerPoint 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-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2424?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2424?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2424 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 24 Mar 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-2424 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2015-2424 in the wild since at least 3 Mar 2022.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Viewer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rvvj-j63r-j9x4.