SB2016080916 - Graphics Component Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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SB2016080916 - Graphics Component Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published: August 9, 2016 Updated: January 10, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2016080916
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory Corruption in Graphics Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3318)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when parsing objects in memory within Graphics Component. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Office document, convince the victim to open it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References