CVE-2015-2466 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Microsoft Office template 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-2015-2466?
CVE-2015-2466 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 15 Aug 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 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2013 RT SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted template, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2466?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Office.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2466?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2466 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2015-2466 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2466 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6h65-h5f5-6qm7.