CVE-2016-3317: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 09 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Word 2007 SP3, Word 2010 SP2, Word for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3317?
CVE-2016-3317 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3317?
To fix CVE-2016-3317, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Office and Word.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2016-3317?
CVE-2016-3317 affects Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Word 2007 SP3, Word 2010 SP2, Word for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, and Word Viewer.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3317?
CVE-2016-3317 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office applications.
Can CVE-2016-3317 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2016-3317 can be exploited remotely by convincing a user to open a crafted file, leading to arbitrary code execution.
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