How severe is CVE-2016-3315?

CVE-2016-3315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3315 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3315?

CVE-2016-3315 primarily affects Microsoft Onenote. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3315?

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

When was CVE-2016-3315 published?

CVE-2016-3315 was published on 2016-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3315

CVE-2016-3315 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Onenote with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Onenote
Published: 2016-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft OneNote 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, 2016, and 2016 for Mac allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted OneNote file, aka "Microsoft OneNote Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3315?: Microsoft OneNote 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, 2016, and 2016 for Mac allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted OneNote file, aka "Microsoft OneNote Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-3315?: CVE-2016-3315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3315 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3315?: CVE-2016-3315 primarily affects Microsoft Onenote. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3315?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3315 published?: CVE-2016-3315 was published on 2016-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:onenote:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:onenote:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:onenote:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:onenote:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:onenote:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:onenote_for_mac:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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