CVE-2016-7213: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 10, 2016
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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."

Affected Software

8 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Excel for Mac=2011
Microsoft Excel for Mac=2016
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3

Event History

Nov 10, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7213?

CVE-2016-7213 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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