CVE-2016-0127: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 12 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps 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 Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2010-sp2 | |
| 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 Viewer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0127?
CVE-2016-0127 has a critical severity rating due to potential remote code execution risks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0127?
To fix CVE-2016-0127, install the latest Microsoft Security Update for the affected version of Office or SharePoint.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2016-0127?
CVE-2016-0127 affects multiple Microsoft products including Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, among others.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-0127?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-0127 include unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.
Is CVE-2016-0127 being actively exploited?
At the time of reporting, CVE-2016-0127 was known to be actively exploited in the wild.
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