What is the severity of CVE-2015-6092?

CVE-2015-6092 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6092?

To fix CVE-2015-6092, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.

Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2015-6092?

CVE-2015-6092 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and related Compatibility Pack and Viewer versions.

What type of attacks does CVE-2015-6092 enable?

CVE-2015-6092 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted Office documents.

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2015-6092?

Mitigating the risks of CVE-2015-6092 involves training users on safe handling of Office documents and keeping software updated.

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CVE-2015-6092

critical

9.3

CWE

119

11/11/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6092: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 11 2015(Updated: )

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Word 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	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint	=sp3
Microsoft Word for Android	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word for Android	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word for Android	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word for Android	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word for Android	=2016
Microsoft Word Viewer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6092?
CVE-2015-6092 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6092?
To fix CVE-2015-6092, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2015-6092?
CVE-2015-6092 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and related Compatibility Pack and Viewer versions.
What type of attacks does CVE-2015-6092 enable?
CVE-2015-6092 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted Office documents.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2015-6092?
Mitigating the risks of CVE-2015-6092 involves training users on safe handling of Office documents and keeping software updated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6092?
CVE-2015-6092 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6092?
To fix CVE-2015-6092, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2015-6092?
CVE-2015-6092 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and related Compatibility Pack and Viewer versions.
What type of attacks does CVE-2015-6092 enable?
CVE-2015-6092 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted Office documents.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2015-6092?
Mitigating the risks of CVE-2015-6092 involves training users on safe handling of Office documents and keeping software updated.