Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Viewer
CVE-2016-3283

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Word Viewer
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 July 2016

Summary

A memory corruption vulnerability exists within Microsoft Word Viewer that can be exploited by remote attackers through specifically crafted Office documents. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows the execution of arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising security and access to sensitive information. Users of Microsoft Word Viewer are advised to keep their software updated and exercise caution when opening documents from untrusted sources.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036274
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91592
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS

EPSS Score

31% 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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