CVE-2015-2468 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Microsoft Word document.
- 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-2015-2468?
CVE-2015-2468 is a critical memory corruption 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 Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Office for Mac 2011, Office for Mac 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, Word Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2468?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Sharepoint Server, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer, Microsoft Word Web Apps and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2468?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2468 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-2015-2468 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-2468 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hp9m-q32j-5m4m.