CVE-2016-7244: Medium severity microsoft office vulnerability

Published Nov 10, 2016
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Updated

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3

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-2016-7244?

CVE-2016-7244 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service through application hangs.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7244?

To fix CVE-2016-7244, ensure that Microsoft Office 2007 is updated to the latest patches provided by Microsoft.

3

What is the main impact of CVE-2016-7244?

The main impact of CVE-2016-7244 is the potential for a denial of service, causing Microsoft Office to hang when opening a malicious document.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2016-7244?

CVE-2016-7244 affects users of Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 who open specially crafted Office documents.

5

Can CVE-2016-7244 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7244 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the use of crafted Microsoft Office documents.

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