CVE-2016-0053: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 10 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 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 Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0053?
CVE-2016-0053 has a severity rating of important, indicating a moderate risk of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0053?
To fix CVE-2016-0053, update your Microsoft Office installation to the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-0053?
CVE-2016-0053 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Word and several components of Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
Can CVE-2016-0053 allow remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2016-0053 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted documents.
What versions of Microsoft Word are impacted by CVE-2016-0053?
CVE-2016-0053 impacts Word 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016 across various service packs.
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