CVE-2015-2477 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted document in Microsoft Office or Word Viewer.
- 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-2015-2477?
CVE-2015-2477 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 Office 2007 SP3, Office for Mac 2011, Office for Mac 2016, and Word Viewer 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-2015-2477?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2477?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2477 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-2015-2477 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2477 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wrg6-ch3r-c868.