CVE-2016-7262: Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
First published: Tue Dec 20 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted cell that is mishandled upon a click, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | ||
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7262?
CVE-2016-7262 has a severity rating of important, indicating a moderate risk to affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7262?
To fix CVE-2016-7262, you should apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel.
Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2016-7262?
CVE-2016-7262 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-7262 enable?
CVE-2016-7262 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable systems via a crafted Excel cell.
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2016-7262?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2016-7262 requires user-assisted interaction, typically through clicking on a crafted cell.
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