CVE-2015-2379: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 14 2015(Updated: )
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Office for Mac 2011, and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office for Mac | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the risks associated with CVE-2015-2379?
CVE-2015-2379 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service through specially crafted Office documents.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-2379?
CVE-2015-2379 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Office for Mac 2011, and Word Viewer.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2379?
CVE-2015-2379 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2379?
To fix CVE-2015-2379, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Office software.
Can CVE-2015-2379 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2015-2379 can be exploited through specially crafted documents that may not require user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
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