CVE-2015-2467CWE-119

CVE-2015-2467

High · published August 15, 2015

CVSS v2.0
9.3
EPSS
28%
Percentile
98.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This vulnerability lets remote attackers exploit a crafted document in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, like handing someone a birthday cake laced with a surprise ingredient! 🎉 Think of a well-dressed delivery person dropping off a package that looks so inviting, but inside is a sneaky surprise — when you open it, chaos ensues! This memory corruption flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, just like uninvited guests crashing your party. If exploited, an attacker could execute code on your system, potentially taking over your computer or accessing sensitive data without you even realizing it. It’s a sneaky way for cyber villains to turn a simple document into a gateway for trouble!

Put simply

Think of a well-dressed delivery person dropping off a package that looks so inviting, but inside is a sneaky surprise — when you open it, chaos ensues! This memory corruption flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, just like uninvited guests crashing your party. This flaw in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 stems from memory corruption issues when handling particular documents, allowing an attacker to manipulate the application's memory and execute arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute code on your system, potentially taking over your computer or accessing sensitive data without you even realizing it. It’s a sneaky way for cyber villains to turn a simple document into a gateway for trouble! To mitigate this risk, ensure that you update to the latest version of Microsoft Office available. Regular patching is key, so keep an eye out for updates and apply them as soon as they’re released! 🛡️ This vulnerability is manageable! Stay proactive with your updates and you can keep your system safe from these crafty surprises. You've got this! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v2.0
9.3 · HIGH
Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.27690 · 98.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Published
2015-08-15T04:59Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
microsoft/officeall versions—
References (6)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 AUG 00:00Z
    Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
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