CVE-2016-7229: 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, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

9 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 Excel Viewer
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-2016-7229?

CVE-2016-7229 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7229?

To fix CVE-2016-7229, you should apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Excel versions.

3

Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2016-7229?

CVE-2016-7229 affects Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2016, and both Excel 2011 and 2016 for Mac.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7229?

CVE-2016-7229 is a memory corruption vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

Can CVE-2016-7229 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7229 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted Office documents.

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