CVE-2016-3284: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 13 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3284?
CVE-2016-3284 has a critical severity level as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3284?
To fix CVE-2016-3284, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel.
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2016-3284?
CVE-2016-3284 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and Excel for Mac 2011 and 2016.
Can CVE-2016-3284 be exploited through a document file?
Yes, CVE-2016-3284 can be exploited by opening a specially crafted Office document.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3284?
CVE-2016-3284 is specifically a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
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