What is the severity of CVE-2015-2415?

CVE-2015-2415 has a severity rating of important as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2415?

To fix CVE-2015-2415, users should apply the Microsoft security updates provided by the vendor for affected versions of Excel and the Office Compatibility Pack.

Which software is affected by CVE-2015-2415?

CVE-2015-2415 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2415?

CVE-2015-2415 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Can CVE-2015-2415 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2015-2415 can be exploited by opening a crafted Office document, which does not require specific user actions beyond opening the file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-2415

critical

9.3

CWE

119

14/7/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-2415: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jul 14 2015(Updated: )

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 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 Excel for Mac	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint	=sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2415?
CVE-2015-2415 has a severity rating of important as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2415?
To fix CVE-2015-2415, users should apply the Microsoft security updates provided by the vendor for affected versions of Excel and the Office Compatibility Pack.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-2415?
CVE-2015-2415 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2415?
CVE-2015-2415 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2015-2415 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2015-2415 can be exploited by opening a crafted Office document, which does not require specific user actions beyond opening the file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2415?
CVE-2015-2415 has a severity rating of important as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2415?
To fix CVE-2015-2415, users should apply the Microsoft security updates provided by the vendor for affected versions of Excel and the Office Compatibility Pack.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-2415?
CVE-2015-2415 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2415?
CVE-2015-2415 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2015-2415 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2015-2415 can be exploited by opening a crafted Office document, which does not require specific user actions beyond opening the file.