How severe is CVE-2015-0097?

CVE-2015-0097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-0097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0097?

CVE-2015-0097 primarily affects Microsoft Excel. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0097?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-0097 published?

CVE-2015-0097 was published on 2015-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0097

CVE-2015-0097 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 41% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-19.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 41% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-19
Affected product: Microsoft Excel
Published: 2015-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, PowerPoint 2007 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, and Word 2010 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Word Local Zone Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0097?: Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, PowerPoint 2007 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, and Word 2010 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Word Local Zone Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-0097?: CVE-2015-0097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-0097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0097?: CVE-2015-0097 primarily affects Microsoft Excel. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-0097 published?: CVE-2015-0097 was published on 2015-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2010:sp2:*:*:*:x86:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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