CVE-2016-0035: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 13 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel for Mac | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Excel for Mac | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Excel for Mac | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Excel for Mac | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Excel for Mac | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Excel for Mac | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Excel Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0035?
CVE-2016-0035 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0035?
To fix CVE-2016-0035, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel.
What versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2016-0035?
CVE-2016-0035 affects multiple versions including Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2016, and Excel for Mac 2016.
Can CVE-2016-0035 be exploited through email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2016-0035 can be exploited through crafted Office documents often delivered via email attachments.
What happens if a user opens a malicious file related to CVE-2016-0035?
If a user opens a malicious file triggered by CVE-2016-0035, it may lead to arbitrary code execution on the user's system.
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