Microsoft Visio DLL Side Loading Vulnerability Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2016-3235

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Visio
Visio Viewer
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 June 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 85%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2016-3235?

Microsoft Visio and its associated viewer versions exhibit a security flaw related to the handling of library loading. This vulnerability can be exploited by local users who craft malicious applications. When these applications are executed, they can load arbitrary DLL files, leading to potential privilege escalation. Consequently, this risk could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on a user's system. Organizations using affected versions of Microsoft Visio should review their security measures and apply necessary patches to mitigate risks.

CISA has reported CVE-2016-3235

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2016-3235 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

References

https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20150804/microsoft_vi...
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538685/100/0/threaded
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EPSS Score

85% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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