CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1683: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed May 13 2015(Updated: )

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

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1683?

    CVE-2015-1683 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1683?

    To fix CVE-2015-1683, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Office 2007 SP3.

  • Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2015-1683?

    CVE-2015-1683 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1683?

    CVE-2015-1683 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited via crafted documents.

  • Can CVE-2015-1683 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-1683 can be exploited remotely by attackers through malicious documents.

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