CVE-2016-0137 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass ASLR protection in Microsoft Office Click-to-Run via a crafted application, facilitating further exploitation.
- 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-2016-0137?
CVE-2016-0137 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 14 Sep 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
The Click-to-Run (C2R) implementation in Microsoft Office 2013 SP1 and 2016 allows local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft APP-V ASLR Bypass."
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0137?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Office.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0137?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0137 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-0137 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0137 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fpwc-2qp4-xhff.