Vulnerability identifier: #VU296
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
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
Vendor:
Microsoft
Description
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. 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.
Vulnerable software versions
: 2007, 2010, 2013 - 2013 RT
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2016
Microsoft Word:
Microsoft Word for Mac: 2016
External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-099.aspx
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.