CVE-2016-3362: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 14 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Excel Viewer, Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2007 SP3, Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, Excel Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, and Office Online Server allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3365.
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 for Mac | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Excel for Mac | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Excel Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Online Server | ||
| Microsoft SharePoint Designer | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Designer | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Designer | =2013-sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3362?
CVE-2016-3362 has a critical severity rating due to potential remote code execution vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3362?
To fix CVE-2016-3362, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Excel versions.
Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2016-3362?
CVE-2016-3362 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016, among others.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3362?
CVE-2016-3362 is categorized as a remote code execution vulnerability.
Is Excel Viewer impacted by CVE-2016-3362?
Yes, Excel Viewer is one of the affected products by CVE-2016-3362.
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