CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-6172

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Word and Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted email message processed by Outlook. This affects Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2016, Word 2013 RT SP1, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially leading to system compromise and data leakage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest versions that include security patches and to exercise caution when opening emails from unknown senders.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2016, Word 2013 RT SP1, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted email message processed by Outlook, aka "Microsoft Office RCE Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS