CVE-2015-1641
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word for Mac 2011, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word…
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- CVSS score
- 7.8 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2021-11-03, remediation due 2022-05-03)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-787
- Published
- 2015-04-14
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word for Mac 2011, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, and Office Web Apps Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected products
- microsoft office
- microsoft office compatibility pack
- microsoft office web apps
- microsoft outlook
- microsoft sharepoint server
- microsoft word
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-05-03.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73995
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032104
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-033
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-1641
FAQ
Is CVE-2015-1641 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2015-1641 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2021-11-03, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-05-03. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-1641?
CVE-2015-1641 has a CVSS base score of 7.8 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2009-0238 — Microsoft Office
- CVE-2026-21514 — Microsoft Office
- CVE-2026-21509 — Microsoft Office
- CVE-2009-0556 — Microsoft Office
- CVE-2007-0671 — Microsoft Office
- CVE-2023-23397 — Microsoft Office
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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