CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3278: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jul 13 2016(Updated: )

Microsoft Outlook 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, and 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Outlook=2010-sp2
Microsoft Outlook=2013-sp1
Microsoft Outlook=2016
Microsoft Outlook 2013 RT=2013-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3278?

    CVE-2016-3278 is classified as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3278?

    To fix CVE-2016-3278, install the latest security update provided by Microsoft for your version of Outlook.

  • What versions of Microsoft Outlook are affected by CVE-2016-3278?

    CVE-2016-3278 affects Microsoft Outlook 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016, as well as Outlook RT 2013 SP1.

  • Can CVE-2016-3278 be exploited by attackers?

    Yes, CVE-2016-3278 can be exploited by attackers using crafted Office documents.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3278 classified as?

    CVE-2016-3278 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability affecting Microsoft Office.

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