# CVE-2016-0153: Windows OLE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2016-0153 is fixed in 19 products on 1 platform, first by KB3146706, released April 12, 2016. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0153
- Priority: High
- CVSS: n/a (Important)
- EPSS: 0.2088
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Vendor exploitability assessment: N/A
- Published: Apr 12, 2016
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0153

## Description

<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows OLE fails to properly validate user input. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability to execute malicious code.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to convince a user to open either a specially crafted file or a program from either a webpage or an email message.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows OLE validates user input.</p>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows RT 8.1 |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 |  | [KB3146706](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3146706.md) | Apr 12, 2016 |

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