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CVE-2016-3279 Detail

Description

Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Excel 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, Word 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XLA file, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."


Metrics

 
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:

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Hyperlink Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91587
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91587
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036274
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036274
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036275
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036275
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-088
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-088

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-254 7PK - Security Features cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2016-3279
NVD Published Date:
07/12/2016
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
Microsoft Corporation