Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Products
CVE-2016-3282

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Word
Word For Mac
Office Web Apps
Sharepoint Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 July 2016

Summary

Microsoft Word and related products have a vulnerability that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted Office documents. This memory corruption issue can be exploited to take control of an affected system, allowing unauthorized access and potential compromise of sensitive information.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036274
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036275
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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EPSS Score

41% 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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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