First published: Wed May 11 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2 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 | =2007-sp3 | |
Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2010-sp2 | |
Microsoft SharePoint Server | =2010-sp2 |
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CVE-2016-0140 has a critical severity rating, as it allows remote code execution through manipulated Office documents.
To fix CVE-2016-0140, ensure that you install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Microsoft Office.
CVE-2016-0140 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2.
CVE-2016-0140 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system by exploiting the vulnerability in Office documents.
Organizations can protect themselves from CVE-2016-0140 by implementing strict access controls, user training on document handling, and regularly applying security patches.