CVE-2016-0126: Buffer Overflow
Published May 11, 2016
·Updated
Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, and 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Event History
May 11, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0126?
CVE-2016-0126 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-0126?
To fix CVE-2016-0126, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected versions of Office.
3
What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2016-0126?
CVE-2016-0126 affects Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, and Office 2016.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2016-0126 enable?
CVE-2016-0126 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a specially crafted Office document.
5
Is there any workaround for CVE-2016-0126?
The recommended course of action for CVE-2016-0126 is to update the affected software rather than relying on a workaround.