CVE-2015-2520: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 09 2015(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel for Mac 2011 and 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption 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 | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2520?
CVE-2015-2520 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2520?
To fix CVE-2015-2520, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-2520?
CVE-2015-2520 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, various versions of Excel for Mac, Excel Viewer, and the Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What are the implications of CVE-2015-2520?
CVE-2015-2520 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising user systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2520?
While applying patches is the best solution, avoiding opening untrusted or crafted Office documents can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-2520.
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