Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Last Update Date: 15 Jul 2015 15:00 Release Date: 15 Jul 2015 3135 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

Multiple Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities
Remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in Microsoft Office software when the Office software fails to properly handle objects in memory.
Microsoft Excel ASLR Bypass Vulnerability
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel when memory is released in an unintended manner. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass the Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) security feature, and potentially allow remote code execution. The security feature bypass by itself does not allow arbitrary code execution. However, an attacker could use this security feature bypass vulnerability in conjunction with another vulnerability, such as a remote code execution vulnerability, to run arbitrary code.
Microsoft Excel DLL Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Excel improperly handles the loading of dynamic link library (DLL) files. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.