CVE-2016-0054: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 10 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, Excel Viewer, Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2007 SP3, Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2 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 Excel | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2013 | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2013-sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0054?
CVE-2016-0054 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0054?
To fix CVE-2016-0054, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Excel versions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0054?
CVE-2016-0054 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and several other related Office products.
What is the exploit type for CVE-2016-0054?
CVE-2016-0054 is an exploit that can be executed via malicious Excel files, resulting in remote code execution.
Can CVE-2016-0054 be exploited through email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2016-0054 can be exploited through email attachments containing the malicious Excel files.
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