What is the severity of CVE-2015-1642?

CVE-2015-1642 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1642?

To fix CVE-2015-1642, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 SP1.

What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2015-1642?

CVE-2015-1642 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 SP1.

Is CVE-2015-1642 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2015-1642 is a remote vulnerability, enabling attackers to exploit it from a distance.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-1642

Exploited

critical

9.3

CWE

119 787

15/8/2015

4/4/2025

CVE-2015-1642: Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability

First published: Sat Aug 15 2015(Updated: 5 days ago)

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office
	=2007-sp3
	=2010-sp2
	=2013-sp1

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-081

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1642?
CVE-2015-1642 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1642?
To fix CVE-2015-1642, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 SP1.
What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2015-1642?
CVE-2015-1642 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 SP1.
What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2015-1642?
CVE-2015-1642 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document.
Is CVE-2015-1642 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2015-1642 is a remote vulnerability, enabling attackers to exploit it from a distance.

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