CVE-2015-2521: Buffer Overflow
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, 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."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2521?
CVE-2015-2521 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2521?
To fix CVE-2015-2521, users should apply the relevant security patches released by Microsoft for affected versions of Excel and Office products.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2521?
CVE-2015-2521 affects Microsoft Excel 2007, Excel 2010, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer.
How does CVE-2015-2521 exploit work?
CVE-2015-2521 exploits a memory corruption vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2521 if I cannot apply the patch?
A possible workaround for CVE-2015-2521 is to avoid opening untrusted Office documents from unknown sources until the patch is applied.