CVE-2015-6040: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 09 2015(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2016 for Mac, 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 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-2015-6040?
CVE-2015-6040 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6040?
To fix CVE-2015-6040, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel.
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2015-6040?
CVE-2015-6040 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-6040?
CVE-2015-6040 can be exploited by remote attackers using crafted Office documents to execute arbitrary code.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6040?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-6040 besides applying the security patches from Microsoft.
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