CVE-2016-3360: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 14, 2016
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Updated

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP3, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1, PowerPoint 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, PowerPoint Viewer, SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

10 affected components
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft PowerPoint=2007-sp3
Microsoft PowerPoint=2010-sp2
Microsoft PowerPoint=2013-sp1
Microsoft PowerPoint=2013-sp1
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac=2016
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer
Microsoft SharePoint Designer=2013-sp1

Event History

Sep 14, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3360?

CVE-2016-3360 has a severity rating that indicates a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3360?

To fix CVE-2016-3360, apply the latest updates and security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2016-3360?

CVE-2016-3360 affects several versions of Microsoft PowerPoint, Office Compatibility Pack, and Office Web Apps, among others.

4

Can CVE-2016-3360 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-3360 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3360?

While the recommended solution is applying patches, users may temporarily disable certain functionalities in affected applications as a workaround.

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