CVE-2016-0057

7.8 HIGH
Published: March 09, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016 does not properly sign an unspecified binary file, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file with a crafted signature, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84030
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035207
Source: secure@microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-029
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84030
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035207
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-029
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
67th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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