How severe is CVE-2015-2468?

CVE-2015-2468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-2468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 43% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2468?

CVE-2015-2468 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2468?

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-2015-2468 published?

CVE-2015-2468 was published on 2015-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2468

CVE-2015-2468 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 43% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 43% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Office
Published: 2015-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Office for Mac 2011, Office for Mac 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, Word Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2468?: Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Office for Mac 2011, Office for Mac 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, Word Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-2468?: CVE-2015-2468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-2468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 43% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2468?: CVE-2015-2468 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2468?: 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-2015-2468 published?: CVE-2015-2468 was published on 2015-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2011:*:*:*:*:mac:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:mac:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_compatibility_pack:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word_web_apps:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word_web_apps_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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