CVE-2015-6124: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 9, 2015
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Updated

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Word=2007-sp3

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-2015-6124?

CVE-2015-6124 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6124?

To fix CVE-2015-6124, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office versions.

3

What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2015-6124?

CVE-2015-6124 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, and the Office Compatibility Pack SP3.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2015-6124?

CVE-2015-6124 can be exploited by remote attackers through the use of specially crafted Office documents.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2015-6124 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2015-6124 could lead to unauthorized access, data compromise, and arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

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