CVE-2015-2557 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Visio document containing malicious UML data.
- 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-2015-2557?
CVE-2015-2557 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Visio, published on 14 Oct 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
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Visio 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted UML data in an Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2557?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Visio.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2557?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2557 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-2015-2557 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2557 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visio
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j37p-xwg5-xx45.