CVE-2015-1641—Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2015-1641
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Office
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2022-05-03
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Office contains a memory corruption vulnerability due to failure to properly handle rich text format files in memory. Successful exploitation allows for remote code execution in the context of the current user.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1641

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