What is the severity of CVE-2016-0141?

CVE-2016-0141 has a severity rating of important according to Microsoft's security guidelines.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0141?

To remediate CVE-2016-0141, install the security update provided in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article MS16-107.

Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2016-0141?

CVE-2016-0141 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-0141?

CVE-2016-0141 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability due to the export of certificate-store private keys.

Can CVE-2016-0141 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2016-0141 requires local access to the affected system to exploit the vulnerability.

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CVE-2016-0141

medium

6.5

CWE

200

14/9/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-0141: Infoleak

First published: Wed Sep 14 2016(Updated: )

The Visual Basic macros in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016 export a certificate-store private key during a document-save operation, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0141?
CVE-2016-0141 has a severity rating of important according to Microsoft's security guidelines.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0141?
To remediate CVE-2016-0141, install the security update provided in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article MS16-107.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2016-0141?
CVE-2016-0141 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-0141?
CVE-2016-0141 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability due to the export of certificate-store private keys.
Can CVE-2016-0141 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-0141 requires local access to the affected system to exploit the vulnerability.

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