
14/9/2016

30/8/2021
CVE-2016-3366
First published: Wed Sep 14 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Outlook 2007 SP3, Outlook 2010 SP2, Outlook 2013 SP1, Outlook 2013 RT SP1, Outlook 2016, and Outlook 2016 for Mac do not properly implement RFC 2046, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus or spam detection via crafted MIME data in an e-mail attachment, aka "Microsoft Office Spoofing Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Outlook | =2007-sp3 | |
Microsoft Outlook | =2010-sp2 | |
Microsoft Outlook | =2013-sp1 | |
Microsoft Outlook | =2016 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3366?
CVE-2016-3366 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to bypass virus and spam detection in affected Microsoft Outlook versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3366?
To mitigate CVE-2016-3366, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for their respective Outlook versions.
Which versions of Microsoft Outlook are affected by CVE-2016-3366?
CVE-2016-3366 affects Microsoft Outlook 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and Outlook 2016 for Mac.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-3366 enable?
CVE-2016-3366 enables remote attackers to use crafted MIME data in email attachments to bypass security mechanisms.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3366?
While the best approach is to apply security updates, users can consider disabling email previews to reduce risk until patches are applied.
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