CVE-2016-7213: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 10 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2016 for Mac, and Office Compatibility Pack SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7213?
CVE-2016-7213 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7213?
To fix CVE-2016-7213, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for their affected Excel versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7213?
CVE-2016-7213 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Excel across Windows and Mac, including Excel 2007 SP3 through 2016 and Office Compatibility Pack SP3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7213?
CVE-2016-7213 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited via a specially crafted Office document.
Can CVE-2016-7213 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7213 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted Office documents shared with users.
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