Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2016-3281 |
CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software |
Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Word Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Word for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office Web Apps Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server Server applications / Other server solutions |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU134
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3281
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionA remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an unknown error in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands, access files and perform any actions with privileges of the current user.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 2007 - 2016
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2011 - 2016
Microsoft Word: 2010 Service Pack 2 - 2016
Microsoft Word for Mac: 2011 - 2016
Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2010 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office Web Apps: 2010 Service Pack 2
CPE2.3http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-3281
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.