Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Suite

CVE-2015-1682

Summary

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Office Suite that affects various versions of Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who create specially crafted documents designed to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems when opened. The flaw impacts multiple editions for both Windows and Mac, including Office 2010, Office 2013, as well as associated components like SharePoint Server and Office Web Apps. Proper software update and patch management are essential to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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