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CVE-2015-2431

9.3 · HIGH

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2, Live Meeting 2007 Console, Lync 2010, Lync 2010 Attendee, Lync 2013 SP1, and Lync Basic 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a craft…

Published Aug 15, 2015microsoftCWE-20EPSS 29.84%

Overview

CVE-2015-2431 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft live_meeting. It was published on August 15, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2, Live Meeting 2007 Console, Lync 2010, Lync 2010 Attendee, Lync 2013 SP1, and Lync Basic 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office Graphics Library (OGL) font, aka "Microsoft Office Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update live_meeting to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2431?

CVE-2015-2431 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft live_meeting. It was published on August 15, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-2431?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-2431?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update live_meeting to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-2431?

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