CVE-2016-0091 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted file exploiting a memory corruption flaw in Windows OLE.

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-2016-0091?

CVE-2016-0091 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 9 Mar 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

OLE in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Windows OLE Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0092.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0091?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0091?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0091 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-2016-0091 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0091 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pwhf-c7x6-5jrj.

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