CVE-2016-3360

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft PowerPoint versions 2007 SP3 through 2016 for Mac Office Compatibility Pack version SP3 PowerPoint Viewer (affected versions not specified) SharePoint Server version 2013 SP1 Office Web Apps versions 2010 SP2 through 2013 SP1 Office Web Apps Server version 2013 SP1

Description The issue is caused by a memory corruption flaw in Microsoft Office software, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document. This can occur when the Office software fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploits the issue could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker could take control of the affected system, then install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.

Recommendations For Microsoft PowerPoint versions 2007 SP3 through 2016 for Mac, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. For Office Compatibility Pack version SP3, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. For PowerPoint Viewer, consider disabling the ability to open specially crafted files until a patch is available. For SharePoint Server version 2013 SP1, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. For Office Web Apps versions 2010 SP2 through 2013 SP1, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. For Office Web Apps Server version 2013 SP1, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of specially crafted files with affected versions of Microsoft Office software until a patch is available.