What is the severity of CVE-2016-3359?

CVE-2016-3359 has a critical severity rating, indicating that it can allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3359?

To fix CVE-2016-3359, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel and Office.

What versions are affected by CVE-2016-3359?

CVE-2016-3359 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, the Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3359?

CVE-2016-3359 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can result in arbitrary code execution.

Can CVE-2016-3359 be exploited through email attachments?

Yes, CVE-2016-3359 can be exploited by sending crafted documents via email, which can lead to remote code execution on the user’s system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-3359

critical

9.3

CWE

119

14/9/2016

12/10/2018

CVE-2016-3359: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 14 2016(Updated: )

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2010-sp2
Microsoft 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-2016-3359?
CVE-2016-3359 has a critical severity rating, indicating that it can allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3359?
To fix CVE-2016-3359, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel and Office.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-3359?
CVE-2016-3359 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, the Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3359?
CVE-2016-3359 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can result in arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2016-3359 be exploited through email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2016-3359 can be exploited by sending crafted documents via email, which can lead to remote code execution on the user’s system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3359?
CVE-2016-3359 has a critical severity rating, indicating that it can allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3359?
To fix CVE-2016-3359, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel and Office.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-3359?
CVE-2016-3359 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, the Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3359?
CVE-2016-3359 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can result in arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2016-3359 be exploited through email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2016-3359 can be exploited by sending crafted documents via email, which can lead to remote code execution on the user’s system.