How severe is CVE-2015-1760?

CVE-2015-1760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-1760 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1760?

CVE-2015-1760 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1760?

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-2015-1760 published?

CVE-2015-1760 was published on 2015-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1760

CVE-2015-1760 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th 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: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-19
Affected product: Microsoft Office
Published: 2015-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and Office 2013 RT SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1760?: Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and Office 2013 RT SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-1760?: CVE-2015-1760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-1760 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1760?: CVE-2015-1760 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1760?: 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-2015-1760 published?: CVE-2015-1760 was published on 2015-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_compatibility_pack:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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