CVE-2015-2469: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 15, 2015
·Updated
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, and Office for Mac 2011 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Software
5 affected components
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2011
Microsoft Word=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word=2010-sp2
Event History
Aug 15, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2469?
CVE-2015-2469 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-2469?
To fix CVE-2015-2469, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Office and Word.
3
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2015-2469?
CVE-2015-2469 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, and Office for Mac 2011.
4
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2015-2469?
CVE-2015-2469 can result in remote code execution through the opening of a crafted document.
5
Can CVE-2015-2469 be exploited by a local user?
CVE-2015-2469 is primarily a remote exploitation vulnerability, not typically exploitable by local users.