CVE-2016-3360 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted PowerPoint document, affecting multiple Office versions.
- 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-2016-3360?
CVE-2016-3360 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, published on 14 Sep 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 PowerPoint 2007 SP3, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1, PowerPoint 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, PowerPoint Viewer, SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3360?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Office Web Apps, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Powerpoint for Mac, Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3360?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3360 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-2016-3360 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3360 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vqrv-x3p6-36rh.