CVE-2016-3317: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 9, 2016
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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."

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word for Mac=2011
Microsoft Word Viewer

Event History

Aug 9, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3317?

CVE-2016-3317 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office applications.

5

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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