CVE-2016-7236: Buffer Overflow
Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2016 for Mac, and Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7236?
CVE-2016-7236 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7236?
To fix CVE-2016-7236, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Excel and SharePoint Server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7236?
CVE-2016-7236 affects Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2016 for Mac, and SharePoint Server 2010 SP2.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-7236 enable?
CVE-2016-7236 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a maliciously crafted Office document.
How does CVE-2016-7236 exploit vulnerabilities in Microsoft software?
CVE-2016-7236 exploits memory corruption vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint to gain unauthorized access.