CVE-2015-6177: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 9, 2015
·Updated
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp3
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=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-2015-6177?
CVE-2015-6177 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-6177?
To fix CVE-2015-6177, ensure you install the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6177?
CVE-2015-6177 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2015-6177?
CVE-2015-6177 is associated with remote code execution attacks through crafted Office documents.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6177?
While a specific workaround is not mentioned, avoiding the opening of untrusted Office documents can mitigate the risk of CVE-2015-6177.