Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel for Mac 2011 and 2016, 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."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033488
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-09
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38215/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033488
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-09
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38215/
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2520?
CVE-2015-2520 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel for Mac 2011 and 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, a...
How severe is CVE-2015-2520?
CVE-2015-2520 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2520?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack.