CVE-2016-3234: Infoleak
First published: Thu Jun 16 2016(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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3234?
CVE-2016-3234 is rated as Important by Microsoft, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.
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.
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.
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.
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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