CVE-2015-6093: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 11, 2015

Updated

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, Office 2013 RT SP1, Office 2016, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

8 affected components

Microsoft Office=2007-sp3

Microsoft Office=2010-sp2

Microsoft Office=2013-sp1

Microsoft Office=2016

Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2

Microsoft Office Web Apps Server=2013-sp1

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6093?

CVE-2015-6093 is rated as a critical vulnerability that could allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6093?

To fix CVE-2015-6093, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Office products.

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2015-6093?

CVE-2015-6093 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, among other versions.

Can CVE-2015-6093 be exploited by attackers?

Yes, CVE-2015-6093 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted Office document.

What impact does CVE-2015-6093 have on users?

Users affected by CVE-2015-6093 may face serious risks as the vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and control over their systems.