CVE-2016-3313 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted file in Microsoft Office applications.
- 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-2016-3313?
CVE-2016-3313 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 9 Aug 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 Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, and 2016, Word 2016 for Mac, and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3313?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word for Mac, Microsoft Word Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3313?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3313 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-2016-3313 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-3313 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-95w3-6v7m-h37f.