How severe is CVE-2016-0057?

CVE-2016-0057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0057 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0057?

CVE-2016-0057 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0057?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0057 published?

CVE-2016-0057 was published on 2016-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0057

CVE-2016-0057 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Office
Published: 2016-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0057?: 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."
How severe is CVE-2016-0057?: CVE-2016-0057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0057 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0057?: CVE-2016-0057 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0057?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0057 published?: CVE-2016-0057 was published on 2016-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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