CVE-2015-2378
First published: Tue Jul 14 2015(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel Viewer 2007 SP3, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, aka "Microsoft Excel DLL Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2378?
CVE-2015-2378 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2378?
To fix CVE-2015-2378, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel and Office.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-2378?
CVE-2015-2378 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel Viewer 2007 SP3, and the Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2378?
CVE-2015-2378 is an untrusted search path vulnerability allowing local users to gain elevated privileges.
Can CVE-2015-2378 be exploited by attackers?
Yes, CVE-2015-2378 can be exploited by attackers through the use of a Trojan horse DLL placed in the current working directory.
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