CVE-2016-0057: High severity microsoft office vulnerability

Published Mar 9, 2016
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Updated

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016 does not properly sign an unspecified binary file, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file with a crafted signature, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016

Event History

Mar 9, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0057?

CVE-2016-0057 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow privilege escalation through an improperly signed binary.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0057?

To mitigate CVE-2016-0057, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Office 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-0057?

CVE-2016-0057 affects users of Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016 versions.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2016-0057?

CVE-2016-0057 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by executing a Trojan horse file with a crafted signature.

5

When was CVE-2016-0057 disclosed?

CVE-2016-0057 was disclosed by Microsoft in March 2016 as part of their security bulletin.

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