CVE-2016-3365: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 14, 2016
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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-2016-3362.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft SharePoint Designer=2007-sp3
Microsoft SharePoint Designer=2010-sp2
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-2016-3365?

CVE-2016-3365 has a severity rating of important as it can lead to remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3365?

To fix CVE-2016-3365, users should install the appropriate security update provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2016-3365?

CVE-2016-3365 affects several versions including Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3365?

CVE-2016-3365 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited through malicious Excel files.

5

Is CVE-2016-3365 specifically applicable to other Microsoft products?

Yes, CVE-2016-3365 also affects related products like Excel Viewer, Office Compatibility Pack, and SharePoint Services.

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