CVE-2015-1682: Buffer Overflow
Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Excel 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 SP1, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, Word 2013 SP1, Office 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Office for Mac 2011, Excel for Mac 2011, PowerPoint for Mac 2011, Word for Mac 2011, PowerPoint Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Excel Web App 2010 SP2, Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1, SharePoint Foundation 2010 SP2, and SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1682?
CVE-2015-1682 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1682?
To resolve CVE-2015-1682, users should apply the security updates released by Microsoft for the affected Office products.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1682?
CVE-2015-1682 affects Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and various other products within these office suites.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2015-1682?
CVE-2015-1682 can be exploited through specially crafted Office files leading to arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-1682 if I cannot apply the update?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2015-1682, so it is crucial to update to the latest version.