CVE-2016-0136: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 12, 2016
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Updated

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2007 SP3, and Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft SharePoint Designer=2007-sp3
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2010-sp2

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-2016-0136?

CVE-2016-0136 has a critical severity rating, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0136?

To fix CVE-2016-0136, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel and SharePoint.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2016-0136?

CVE-2016-0136 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3 and Excel 2010 SP2.

4

What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2016-0136?

CVE-2016-0136 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via maliciously crafted Office documents.

5

Is SharePoint vulnerable to CVE-2016-0136?

Yes, both SharePoint Server 2007 SP3 and SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 are vulnerable to CVE-2016-0136.

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