CVE-2015-2424

Name: CVE-2015-2424
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-14T21:59:35.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 38.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2424 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, Word 2013 SP1, and PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 38.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, Word 2013 SP1, and PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

38.50%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 24, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel Viewer	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Office	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Office	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	2011	—
Microsoft	Office	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Powerpoint	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Powerpoint	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Word	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Word Viewer	All versions	—

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032899Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-070Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032899Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-070Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-2424US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2424?

How severe is CVE-2015-2424?

CVE-2015-2424 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 38.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2424?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST