CVE-2016-0022 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Microsoft Word document.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0022?
CVE-2016-0022 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, published on 10 Feb 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word 2016, Word for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0052.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0022?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server, Microsoft Sharepoint Server, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word for Mac, Microsoft Word Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0022?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0022 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-0022 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0022 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vjhm-6h5w-ff3p.