What is the severity of CVE-2015-2380?

CVE-2015-2380 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2380?

To fix CVE-2015-2380, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office and Word versions.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-2380?

CVE-2015-2380 affects users of Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, and Word 2013 SP1, among other specified versions.

What types of attacks can CVE-2015-2380 facilitate?

CVE-2015-2380 can facilitate remote code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2380?

While the best solution is to apply patches, disabling macro execution in Microsoft Word can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-2380.

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CVE-2015-2380

critical

9.3

CWE

119

14/7/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-2380: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jul 14 2015(Updated: )

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, and Word 2013 RT SP1 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 Word for Android	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word for Android	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word for Android	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word for Android	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word for Android	=2013-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2380?
CVE-2015-2380 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2380?
To fix CVE-2015-2380, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office and Word versions.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-2380?
CVE-2015-2380 affects users of Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, and Word 2013 SP1, among other specified versions.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-2380 facilitate?
CVE-2015-2380 can facilitate remote code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2380?
While the best solution is to apply patches, disabling macro execution in Microsoft Word can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-2380.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2380?
CVE-2015-2380 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2380?
To fix CVE-2015-2380, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office and Word versions.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-2380?
CVE-2015-2380 affects users of Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, and Word 2013 SP1, among other specified versions.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-2380 facilitate?
CVE-2015-2380 can facilitate remote code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2380?
While the best solution is to apply patches, disabling macro execution in Microsoft Word can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-2380.