CVE-2016-3317 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted file in Microsoft Office Word.
- 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-2016-3317?
CVE-2016-3317 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 2010 SP2, Word 2007 SP3, Word 2010 SP2, Word for Mac 2011, 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-2016-3317?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word for Mac, Microsoft Word Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3317?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3317 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-2016-3317 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3317 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qg2j-2f4r-59vw.