CVE-2016-3316 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Microsoft Word file.
- 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-2016-3316?
CVE-2016-3316 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word, 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 Word 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, 2016, and 2016 for Mac 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-2016-3316?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word for Mac.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3316?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3316 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-2016-3316 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-3316 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
Sources
Also known as GHSA-862r-gj4m-5gp9.