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.

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