CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3280

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Word and related products allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document. This affects Word versions 2007, 2010, 2013, and Word for Mac.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the victim's system, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest versions that include security patches addressing this vulnerability.

Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer

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Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS