CVE-2016-0122: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 12, 2016
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Updated

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Word 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."

Affected Software

8 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Word for Mac=2016

Event History

Apr 12, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0122?

CVE-2016-0122 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote code execution via a crafted Office document.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0122?

To fix CVE-2016-0122, update your Microsoft Excel and Word applications to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2016-0122?

CVE-2016-0122 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, Excel Viewer, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Word for Mac 2016.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-0122?

CVE-2016-0122 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Can CVE-2016-0122 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-0122 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted Office documents.

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