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MS16-121 is a Microsoft security bulletin from October 2016 that addresses a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office. The vulnerability, rated Important, occurs when Office software fails to properly handle RTF files. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The update resolves this issue and is part of Microsoft's regular Patch Tuesday releases. Users are advised to apply the update to protect against potential attacks.
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    MS16-121 - Important: Security Update for Microsoft Office (3194063) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (October 11, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Office. An Office RTF remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the Office software fails to properly...
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