CVE-2016-3363: 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, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3381.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92801
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036785
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-107
- https://medium.com/@steventseeley/ms16-107-microsoft-office-excel-eof-record-type-confusion-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-1105d52764ff
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3363?
CVE-2016-3363 has been rated as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3363?
To fix CVE-2016-3363, users should apply the Microsoft security updates released for affected versions.
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2016-3363?
CVE-2016-3363 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3363?
CVE-2016-3363 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited through crafted documents.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2016-3363?
Exploiting CVE-2016-3363 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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