CVE-2016-0134: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 9, 2016
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Updated

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word 2016, Word for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 and 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

15 affected components
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2016
Microsoft Word for Mac=2011
Microsoft Word for Mac=2016
Microsoft Word Viewer

Event History

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0134?

CVE-2016-0134 has a severity rating of critical due to potential remote code execution vulnerabilities in the affected Microsoft Word products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0134?

To fix CVE-2016-0134, ensure that you install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Office applications.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2016-0134?

CVE-2016-0134 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Word, Office Compatibility Pack, and SharePoint Server among others.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-0134?

CVE-2016-0134 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to run arbitrary code on the affected systems.

5

Is CVE-2016-0134 still a risk today?

While Microsoft has released patches for CVE-2016-0134, unpatched systems remain at risk and should be updated to avoid exploitation.

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