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CVE-2016-3279

UnknownEPSS 16.42%

Last modified

CVE-2016-3279 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 16.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
16.42%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftExcel2010Sp2
MicrosoftExcel2013Sp1
MicrosoftExcel2016—
MicrosoftExcel Rt2013Sp1
MicrosoftOffice2010Sp2
MicrosoftOffice Web Apps2010Sp2
MicrosoftPowerpoint2010Sp2
MicrosoftPowerpoint2013Sp1
MicrosoftPowerpoint Rt2013Sp1
MicrosoftSharepoint Server2010Sp2
MicrosoftWord2010Sp2
MicrosoftWord2013Sp1
MicrosoftWord2016—
MicrosoftWord Rt2013Sp1

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3279?
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."
How severe is CVE-2016-3279?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3279 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3279?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-3279?

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Source: NVD / NIST