CVE-2016-0057 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can gain privileges by exploiting improper binary signing in Microsoft Office via a Trojan horse file.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-0057?

CVE-2016-0057 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 9 Mar 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016 does not properly sign an unspecified binary file, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file with a crafted signature, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0057?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Office.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0057?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0057 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-0057 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0057 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xr6x-5h2r-x4p8.

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