CVE-2016-3235

Name: CVE-2016-3235
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-16T01:59:36.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 43.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3235 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Visio 2007 SP3, Visio 2010 SP2, Visio 2013 SP1, Visio 2016, Visio Viewer 2007 SP3, and Visio Viewer 2010 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft Office OLE DLL Side Loading Vulnerability.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 43.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Visio 2007 SP3, Visio 2010 SP2, Visio 2013 SP1, Visio 2016, Visio Viewer 2007 SP3, and Visio Viewer 2010 mishandle library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft Office OLE DLL Side Loading Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

43.43%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Visio	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Visio	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Visio	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Visio	2016	—
Microsoft	Visio Viewer	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Visio Viewer	2010	—

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137490/Microsoft-Visio-DLL-Hijacking.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/32Broken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538685/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036093Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-070Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20150804/microsoft_visio_multiple_dll_side_loading_vulnerabilities.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137490/Microsoft-Visio-DLL-Hijacking.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/32Broken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538685/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036093Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-070Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20150804/microsoft_visio_multiple_dll_side_loading_vulnerabilities.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3235US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3235?

How severe is CVE-2016-3235?

CVE-2016-3235 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 43.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3235?

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Source: NVD / NIST