CVE-2015-2423: Infoleak
First published: Sat Aug 15 2015(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, Windows 10, Excel 2007 SP3, PowerPoint 2007 SP3, Visio 2007 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Excel 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, Visio 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, Visio 2013 SP1, Word 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1, Visio 2013 RT SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, and Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allow remote attackers to gain privileges and obtain sensitive information via a crafted command-line parameter to an Office application or Notepad, as demonstrated by a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity, aka "Unsafe Command Line Parameter Passing 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 | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visio Standard | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Visio Standard | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Visio Standard | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visio Standard | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visio Standard | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2016 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Internet Explorer | =11 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033237
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033239
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033248
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-079
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-081
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-088
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2423?
CVE-2015-2423 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2423?
To fix CVE-2015-2423, ensure that you install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2015-2423?
CVE-2015-2423 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word from various service packs.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2015-2423?
CVE-2015-2423 impacts various Windows operating systems, including Vista, Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and corresponding server versions.
Can CVE-2015-2423 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-2423 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.
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