CVE-2016-3361 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Microsoft Excel document.

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-2016-3361?

CVE-2016-3361 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, 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 Excel 2010 SP2 allows 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-2016-3361?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Excel.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3361?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3361 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-2016-3361 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3361 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3x57-vf53-p26m.

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