CVE-2015-2520

Name: CVE-2015-2520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-09T00:59:32.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 27.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2520 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel for Mac 2011 and 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 27.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel for Mac 2011 and 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

27.69%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Excel	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Excel	2011	—
Microsoft	Excel	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Excel	2016	—
Microsoft	Excel Viewer	All versions	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2520?

How severe is CVE-2015-2520?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2520 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 27.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2520?

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