CVE-2016-0127 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

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-2016-0127?

CVE-2016-0127 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 12 Apr 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, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0127?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server, Microsoft Sharepoint Server, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0127?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0127 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-2016-0127 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0127 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6929-52rx-5h8x.

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