CVE-2016-3279

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: July 13, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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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."

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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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91587
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036274
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036275
Source: secure@microsoft.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91587
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036274
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036275
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
34.4%
97th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

microsoft