How severe is CVE-2016-3360?

CVE-2016-3360 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-3360 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3360?

CVE-2016-3360 primarily affects Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3360?

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-2016-3360 published?

CVE-2016-3360 was published on 2016-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3360

CVE-2016-3360 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Published: 2016-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP3, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1, PowerPoint 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, PowerPoint Viewer, SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3360?: Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP3, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1, PowerPoint 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, PowerPoint Viewer, SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-3360?: CVE-2016-3360 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-3360 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3360?: CVE-2016-3360 primarily affects Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3360?: 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-2016-3360 published?: CVE-2016-3360 was published on 2016-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_compatibility_pack:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_apps:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_apps_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint_for_mac:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_designer:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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