CVE-2015-2557: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 14, 2015
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Visio 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted UML data in an Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Visio=2007-sp3
Microsoft Visio=2010-sp2
Event History
Oct 14, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2557?
CVE-2015-2557 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-2557?
To fix CVE-2015-2557, it is essential to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Visio.
3
Which versions of Microsoft Visio are affected by CVE-2015-2557?
CVE-2015-2557 affects Microsoft Visio 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2557?
CVE-2015-2557 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.
5
Can CVE-2015-2557 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-2557 can be exploited remotely through crafted UML data in an Office document.