Vulnerability identifier: #VU5465
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Word
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error when processing Microsoft Word documents. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Microsoft Word document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office: 2010, 2007, 2013 - 2013 RT
Microsoft Word:
Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2010 - 2013
Microsoft Office Web Apps: 2010 Service Pack 2 - 2013 Service Pack 1
External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-033.aspx
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.