About this tag
OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) is a Microsoft technology that allows embedding and linking to documents and other objects. On WindowsForum.com, discussions about OLE primarily focus on security vulnerabilities and updates. Topics include remote code execution vulnerabilities in OLE, such as those addressed in MS15-075, MS11-093, and Security Advisory 3010060, which could be exploited via specially crafted Office files or web pages. The tag also covers OLE support in the Desktop Bridge for packaged COM apps in Windows 10. Users seeking information on OLE security patches, exploit details, or COM/OLE integration in modern Windows will find relevant threads.
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    TA14-318B: Microsoft Windows OLE Automation Array Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

    Original release date: November 14, 2014 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, RT, and RT 8.1 Microsoft Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012, and Server 2012 R2 Overview A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) could allow...
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    Security Advisory 3010060 released

    Today, we released Security Advisory 3010060 to provide additional protections regarding limited, targeted attacks directed at Microsoft Windows customers. A cyberattacker could cause remote code execution if someone is tricked into opening a maliciously-crafted PowerPoint document that contains...
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    3010060 - Vulnerability in Microsoft OLE Could Allow Remote Code Execution - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (October 21, 2014): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is aware of a vulnerability affecting all supported releases of Microsoft Windows, excluding Windows Server 2003. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Microsoft...
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    Windows Vista Cannot open Programs and Features and Pc Hanging....

    The PC on occasions hang & When i open in Programs and Features the explorer.exe application crashes......... Any idea guys what's going on..........