What is the severity of CVE-2016-7275?

CVE-2016-7275 has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating it is a high severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7275?

To fix CVE-2016-7275, apply the Microsoft security update provided in the official patch release.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7275?

CVE-2016-7275 affects Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016.

What does CVE-2016-7275 exploit?

CVE-2016-7275 exploits the improper handling of library loading in Microsoft Office applications.

Can CVE-2016-7275 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2016-7275 requires a local user to be able to execute a crafted application to exploit the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7275

high

7.8

CWE

19 264

20/12/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7275

First published: Tue Dec 20 2016(Updated: )

Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, and 2016 mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft Office OLE DLL Side Loading Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7275?
CVE-2016-7275 has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating it is a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7275?
To fix CVE-2016-7275, apply the Microsoft security update provided in the official patch release.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7275?
CVE-2016-7275 affects Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016.
What does CVE-2016-7275 exploit?
CVE-2016-7275 exploits the improper handling of library loading in Microsoft Office applications.
Can CVE-2016-7275 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-7275 requires a local user to be able to execute a crafted application to exploit the vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7275?
CVE-2016-7275 has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating it is a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7275?
To fix CVE-2016-7275, apply the Microsoft security update provided in the official patch release.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7275?
CVE-2016-7275 affects Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016.
What does CVE-2016-7275 exploit?
CVE-2016-7275 exploits the improper handling of library loading in Microsoft Office applications.
Can CVE-2016-7275 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-7275 requires a local user to be able to execute a crafted application to exploit the vulnerability.