CVE-2016-7234: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 10, 2016
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Updated

Microsoft Word 2007, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word for Mac 2011, Excel for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

13 affected components
Microsoft Excel for Mac=2011
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2007
Microsoft Word=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word for Mac=2011
Microsoft Word for Mac=2016

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-2016-7234?

CVE-2016-7234 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7234?

To fix CVE-2016-7234, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected applications.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2016-7234?

CVE-2016-7234 affects multiple Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and SharePoint across various versions.

4

What types of vulnerabilities are highlighted in CVE-2016-7234?

CVE-2016-7234 highlights vulnerabilities related to remote code execution due to improper handling of objects in memory.

5

Can CVE-2016-7234 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7234 can be exploited remotely through crafted files that are opened by the vulnerable applications.

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