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CVE-2015-6172

UnknownEPSS 53.66%

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CVE-2015-6172 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 53.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
53.66%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice2010Sp2
MicrosoftOffice Compatibility PackAll versionsSp3
MicrosoftWord2007Sp3
MicrosoftWord2010Sp2
MicrosoftWord2013Sp1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6172?
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."
How severe is CVE-2015-6172?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6172 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 53.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6172?
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