CVE-2016-3281: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 13, 2016
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Updated

Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word 2016, Word for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, 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."

Affected Software

9 affected components
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2016
Microsoft Word for Mac=2011
Microsoft Word for Mac=2016
Microsoft Word Rt=2013-sp1

Event History

Jul 13, 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-2016-3281?

CVE-2016-3281 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3281?

To fix CVE-2016-3281, update the affected Microsoft Office applications to their latest patches or service packs.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3281?

CVE-2016-3281 affects Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2016, and other specified versions.

4

Can CVE-2016-3281 affect both Windows and Mac systems?

Yes, CVE-2016-3281 affects Microsoft Office applications on both Windows and Mac systems.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-3281 exploitation?

Exploiting CVE-2016-3281 could lead to unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code on the victim's system.

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