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CVE-2015-1770

Microsoft Office Uninitialized Memory Use

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 35.0%
  1. Published9 Jun 2015
  2. Added to CISA KEV28 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due18 Apr 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document.

Added to KEV: 28 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 18 Apr 2022

Description

Microsoft Office 2013 SP1 and 2013 RT SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Uninitialized Memory Use Vulnerability."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Office2013

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2015-1770 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-1770 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 28 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2015-1770?

CVE-2015-1770 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 35.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-1770?

Affected products include Microsoft Office.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1770?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.