CVE-2015-6118: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 9, 2015
·Updated
Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and Office 2010 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Event History
Dec 9, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6118?
CVE-2015-6118 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-6118?
To mitigate CVE-2015-6118, users should install the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2015-6118?
CVE-2015-6118 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and Microsoft Office 2010 SP2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6118?
CVE-2015-6118 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
5
Can CVE-2015-6118 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6118 can be exploited by attackers remotely through crafted Office documents.