CVE-2016-3235

Known Exploited Public Exploit

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."

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 85.81% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20150804/microsoft_visio_multiple_dll_side_loading_vulnerabilities.html	third party advisory exploit
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-070	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538685/100/0/threaded	mailing list vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036093	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137490/Microsoft-Visio-DLL-Hijacking.html	vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/32	third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3235?: CVE-2016-3235 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-3235?: To fix CVE-2016-3235, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-3235 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2016-3235 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~86% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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