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CVE-2015-2545

HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITED
DETAIL
SourceCISA-KEV · kev Published2022-03-03 Referencehttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-2545 ↗
⚡ RCE ⌖ EXPLOITED IN THE WILD SHAME 75/100 rceexploited-in-wildunpatched

A malformed EPS file in Microsoft Office allowed remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, and the vulnerability was actively exploited in the wild.

Microsoft Office failed to properly validate malformed EPS image files, enabling remote code execution. DIB organizations must ensure all Office products are patched and monitored for KEV-listed exploits, as this vulnerability was actively exploited in the wild and could lead to ransomware or data breaches if unpatched.

Shame score — A known vulnerability in a widely deployed product was actively exploited in the wild, indicating a failure to patch or mitigate a critical flaw that could lead to severe compromise.

▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION  Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.

DESCRIPTION

Microsoft Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EPS image.

AFFECTED FEDRAMP PRODUCTS · 4
PRODUCTSTATUS
Azure Commercial Cloud
Microsoft
Authorized
Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365)
Microsoft
Authorized
Microsoft Office 365 GCC High
Microsoft
In Process
Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services
Microsoft
Authorized