CVE-2016-7245: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 10, 2016
·Updated
Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, Office 2013 RT SP1, and Office 2016 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Software
4 affected components
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
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-2016-7245?
CVE-2016-7245 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7245?
You can fix CVE-2016-7245 by applying the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.
3
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2016-7245?
CVE-2016-7245 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, Office 2013 RT SP1, and Office 2016.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7245?
CVE-2016-7245 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
5
Can CVE-2016-7245 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7245 can be exploited remotely through crafted Office documents.