#VU5291 Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2015-2423
Published: January 24, 2017 / Updated: February 28, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5291
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2423
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing command line parameters in Microsoft Office files at a medium integrity level within Internet Explorer running in Enhanced Protection Mode (EPM). 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.
The vulnerability resides within Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from Microsoft website.