CVE-2016-3283 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Office document in Microsoft Word Viewer.
- 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-2016-3283?
CVE-2016-3283 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word Viewer, 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 Word Viewer 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-2016-3283?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Word Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3283?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3283 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-2016-3283 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3283 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-46h4-chg4-xf2v.