CVE-2016-3278 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Office document in Microsoft Outlook.
- 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-2016-3278?
CVE-2016-3278 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook, published on 13 Jul 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 Outlook 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, and 2016 allows 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-2016-3278?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Rt.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3278 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-2016-3278 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3278 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Outlook
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4pr7-5493-phmj.