ASLR Bypass in Microsoft Office Products
CVE-2016-0012

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Word
Powerpoint
Excel
Visio
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2016

Summary

Microsoft Office products, including various versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and the Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime, contain a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit an ASLR (Address Space Layout Randomization) bypass. This flaw arises due to unspecified vectors, permitting unauthorized manipulation of program memory, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code. Users of affected versions are advised to apply updates promptly to mitigate security risks.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034651
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

13% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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