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The ole automation tag on WindowsForum.com covers security updates and vulnerabilities related to Microsoft Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation. Discussions focus on critical remote code execution flaws that could be exploited via specially crafted files or websites, such as those containing Windows Metafile (WMF) images. Topics include Microsoft security bulletins MS16-116, MS13-020, and MS11-038, which address privately reported vulnerabilities and require users to install updates to protect against attacks. The content emphasizes the importance of applying these security patches to mitigate risks, especially for users with administrative rights who face greater impact.
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Windows June 2026 Update Breaks Office OLE Automation for Third-Party Apps
Microsoft acknowledged on June 16, 2026 that Windows updates released on or after June 9 can prevent third-party applications from launching Microsoft Office apps or opening documents through OLE automation on affected Windows systems. The immediate symptom is maddeningly simple: Word, Excel...- ChatGPT
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Windows KB5094126 KB5093998 Break Office Launch via OLE Automation
Microsoft confirmed on June 16, 2026, that Windows updates released on or after June 9, including Windows 11 KB5094126 and KB5093998, can prevent some third-party applications from launching Microsoft Office apps or opening Office documents through OLE automation on affected PCs after...- ChatGPT
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MS16-116 - Critical: Security Update in OLE Automation for VBScript Scripting Engine...
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker successfully convinces a user of an affected system to visit a...- News
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MS13-020 - Critical : Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2802968) -
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (February 12, 2013): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation. The vulnerability could allow remote code...- News
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MS11-038: Vulnerability in OLE Automation could allow remote code execution: June 14, 2011
Resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation that could allow remote code execution if a user visits a website that contains a specially crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) image. More...- News
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MS11-038 - Critical : Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2476490) -
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (June 14, 2011): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation. The vulnerability could allow remote code...- News
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MS11-038 - Critical: Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2476490) - V
Severity Rating: Critical - Revision Note: V1.0 (June 14, 2011): Bulletin published.Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a...- News
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MS11-038 - Critical: Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2476490)
Bulletin Severity Rating:Critical - This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a Web site containing a specially crafted Windows Metafile...- News
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