CVE-2016-7193: Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability
First published: Fri Oct 14 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Word 2007 SP2, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word 2016, Word for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1, and Office Online Server allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Word for Android | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Word for Mac | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Word for Android | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word for Android | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word for Mac | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Word Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Online Server | ||
| Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps Server | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer | ||
| Microsoft SharePoint Server | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word for Android | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Word for Android | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word for Android | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Word Automation Services | ||
| Microsoft Word | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7193?
CVE-2016-7193 has a critical severity rating as it allows for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7193?
To fix CVE-2016-7193, you should install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office products.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2016-7193?
CVE-2016-7193 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and several other versions including Mac installations.
Can CVE-2016-7193 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7193 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted Office files.
What are the possible impacts of CVE-2016-7193?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-7193 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and complete system compromise.
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