CVE-2016-3234: Infoleak

Published Jun 16, 2016
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Updated

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, 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 obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected Software

10 affected components
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word Viewer

Event History

Jun 16, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3234?

CVE-2016-3234 is rated as Important by Microsoft, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3234?

To fix CVE-2016-3234, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2016-3234?

CVE-2016-3234 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and certain versions of SharePoint Server and Office Web Apps.

4

Can CVE-2016-3234 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-3234 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3234?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-3234, so it's crucial to apply the provided updates immediately.

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