Security Update for Microsoft Office
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 5 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-3313 CVE-2016-3315 CVE-2016-3316 CVE-2016-3317 CVE-2016-3318 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #3 is available. |
| 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 Microsoft OneNote Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Other |
| Vendor |
Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.
1) Memory Corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU296
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3313
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versions: 2007 - 2016
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2016
Microsoft Word: Viewer
Microsoft Word for Mac: 2016
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3::::2013 RT:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_word:*:*:*:*:*:microsoft_office:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_word_for_mac:2016:*:*:*:*:microsoft_office_for_mac:*:*
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-099.aspx
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
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.
2) Information Disclosure in Microsoft OneNote
EUVDB-ID: #VU295
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3315
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bound read when handling objects in memory. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted OneNote file and convince a victim to open it.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability my allow an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information but requires knowledge of the specific location of OneNote objects in memory.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versions: 2007 - 2016
Microsoft OneNote: 2007 Service Pack 3 - 2016
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2016
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3::::2013 RT:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_onenote:2007_Service_Pack_3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_onenote:2010_Service_Pack_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_onenote:2013_RT_Service_Pack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_onenote:2013_Service_Pack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_onenote:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-099.aspx
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Memory Corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU297
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3316
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe 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 Word 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.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versions: 2013 RT - 2016
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2016
Microsoft Word: 2013 RT Service Pack 1 - 2016
Microsoft Word for Mac: 2016
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3::::2013 RT:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:2013:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3::::2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_word:2013_RT_Service_Pack_1:*:*:*:*:microsoft_office:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_word:2013_Service_Pack_1:*:*:*:*:microsoft_office:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_word_for_mac:2016:*:*:*:*:microsoft_office_for_mac:*:*
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-099.aspx
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
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.
4) Memory Corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU298
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3317
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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 Word 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.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 2007 - 2010
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2011 - 2016
Microsoft Word: Viewer - 2010 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Word for Mac: 2011 - 2016
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:2011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_word:2010_Service_Pack_2:*:*:*:*:microsoft_office:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_word_for_mac:2011:*:*:*:*:microsoft_office_for_mac:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_word_for_mac:2016:*:*:*:*:microsoft_office_for_mac:*:*
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-099.aspx
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Memory Corruption in Graphics Component
EUVDB-ID: #VU299
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3318
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versions: 2007 - 2013
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3::::2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3::::2013 RT:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-099.aspx
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
