CVE-2015-2470 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted document in Microsoft Office.
- 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-2015-2470?
CVE-2015-2470 is a critical 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
Integer underflow in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, Office 2013 RT SP1, Office for Mac 2011, and Word Viewer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Integer Underflow Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2470?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2470?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2470 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-2470 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-2470 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3f4m-q8gg-49vr.