PT-2016-2012 · Microsoft · Office Web Apps+3
Published
2016-05-10
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Updated
2018-10-12
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CVE-2016-0140
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Office versions 2007 SP3 through 2010 SP2
Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server version 2010 SP2
Office Web Apps version 2010 SP2
Description
The issue is caused by a buffer overflow, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document. Multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in Microsoft Office software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploits the vulnerabilities could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user, potentially taking control of the affected system, installing programs, viewing, changing, or deleting data, or creating new accounts with full user rights.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Office versions 2007 SP3 through 2010 SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server version 2010 SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Office Web Apps version 2010 SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of specially crafted Office documents until a patch is available.
Fix
RCE
Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Office
Office Web Apps
Sharepoint Server
Word Automation Services