CVE-2016-7230: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 10, 2016
·Updated
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 SP2, PowerPoint Viewer, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2
Microsoft PowerPoint=2010-sp2
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer
Event History
Nov 10, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7230?
CVE-2016-7230 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7230?
To fix CVE-2016-7230, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for PowerPoint 2010 SP2, PowerPoint Viewer, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7230?
CVE-2016-7230 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability.
4
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7230?
CVE-2016-7230 affects Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 SP2, PowerPoint Viewer, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2.
5
Can CVE-2016-7230 be exploited through any Office document?
Yes, CVE-2016-7230 can be exploited via specially crafted Office documents.