CVE-2015-6038: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 11, 2015
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Updated

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Excel Viewer, and Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

12 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel for Mac=2011
Microsoft Excel for Mac=2016
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2007-sp3
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2013-sp1

Event History

Nov 11, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6038?

CVE-2015-6038 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6038?

To mitigate CVE-2015-6038, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for affected software versions.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2015-6038?

CVE-2015-6038 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Excel, Excel Viewer, and SharePoint Server across various service packs.

4

What types of attacks does CVE-2015-6038 allow?

CVE-2015-6038 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6038?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2015-6038; the primary method of protection is by applying available security updates.

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