# CVE-2015-6172: Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2016, Word 2013 RT SP1, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-12-09 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2016, Word 2013 RT SP1, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted email message processed by Outlook, aka "Microsoft Office RCE Vulnerability."

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## References

- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-131
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034325

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