CVE-2015-2470: Critical severity microsoft office vulnerability
Published Aug 15, 2015
·Updated
Integer underflow in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, Office 2013 RT SP1, Office for Mac 2011, and Word Viewer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Integer Underflow Vulnerability."
Affected Software
6 affected components
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2011
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word Viewer
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-2015-2470?
CVE-2015-2470 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-2470?
To fix CVE-2015-2470, install the Microsoft security update outlined in MS15-081.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2015-2470?
CVE-2015-2470 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, Office for Mac 2011, and Word Viewer.
4
What are the potential risks of CVE-2015-2470?
The risks of CVE-2015-2470 include unauthorized execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.
5
Can CVE-2015-2470 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-2470 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted document.