ID:857 - Exploit for Integer underflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2015-2470

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:857 - Exploit for Integer underflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2015-2470

ID:857 - Exploit for Integer underflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2015-2470

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5293
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2470
CWE-ID: CWE-191
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office for macOS
Microsoft Word

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow when processing Microsoft Office files. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted Office file and execute arbitrary commands on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from Microsoft website.