CVE-2015-2520: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 9, 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."

Affected Software

9 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel Mac=2011
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel Mac=2016
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3

Event History

Sep 9, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2520?

CVE-2015-2520 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2015-2520?

CVE-2015-2520 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising user systems.

5

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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