CVE-2015-2468: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Aug 15 2015(Updated: )
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Office for Mac 2011, Office for Mac 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, Word Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office for Mac | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Office for Mac | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Web Apps 2013 | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Word Web Apps Server | =2013-sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2468?
CVE-2015-2468 has a severity rating of Important according to Microsoft's security response.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2468?
To fix CVE-2015-2468, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office products.
What versions are affected by CVE-2015-2468?
CVE-2015-2468 affects multiple versions including Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, Office for Mac 2011, and several others.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2468?
CVE-2015-2468 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited by opening a specially crafted document.
Can CVE-2015-2468 affect users on SharePoint Server?
Yes, CVE-2015-2468 can affect users utilizing Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 and 2013.
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