Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Excel 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, Word 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XLA file, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Excel Rt | 2013 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Office Web Apps | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Powerpoint | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Powerpoint Rt | 2013 |
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Server | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Word | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Word Rt | 2013 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91587
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036274
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036275
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-08
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91587
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036274
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036275
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-08
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3279?
CVE-2016-3279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Excel 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, Word 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Excel 20...
How severe is CVE-2016-3279?
CVE-2016-3279 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3279?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Rt, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Web Apps, Microsoft Powerpoint.