CVE-2016-3381: 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-2016-3363.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3381?
CVE-2016-3381 has a severity rating of critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3381?
To fix CVE-2016-3381, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for their affected versions of Excel.
Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2016-3381?
CVE-2016-3381 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and other related products.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-3381 enable?
CVE-2016-3381 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using crafted Excel documents.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3381?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2016-3381; applying security updates is the recommended course of action.
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