How severe is CVE-2016-0137?

CVE-2016-0137 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0137 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0137?

CVE-2016-0137 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0137?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0137 published?

CVE-2016-0137 was published on 2016-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0137

CVE-2016-0137 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Microsoft Office
Published: 2016-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Click-to-Run (C2R) implementation in Microsoft Office 2013 SP1 and 2016 allows local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft APP-V ASLR Bypass."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0137?: The Click-to-Run (C2R) implementation in Microsoft Office 2013 SP1 and 2016 allows local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft APP-V ASLR Bypass."
How severe is CVE-2016-0137?: CVE-2016-0137 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0137 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0137?: CVE-2016-0137 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0137?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0137 published?: CVE-2016-0137 was published on 2016-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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