SB2015081104 - Unsafe Command Line Parameter Passing Could Allow Information Disclosure

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2423)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing command line parameters in Microsoft Office files at a medium integrity level within Internet Explorer running in Enhanced Protection Mode (EPM). A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted Office file and execute arbitrary commands on the target system with privileges of the current user.

The vulnerability resides within Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-081.aspx