CVE-2016-7266: Input Validation
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Excel Viewer, and Excel 2016 for Mac mishandle a registry check, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted embedded content in a document, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7266?
CVE-2016-7266 has a severity rating of critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7266?
To fix CVE-2016-7266, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel.
What versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2016-7266?
CVE-2016-7266 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and other associated products.
Can CVE-2016-7266 be exploited without user interaction?
No, exploitation of CVE-2016-7266 requires user-assisted actions to trigger the vulnerability.
What type of attacks can CVE-2016-7266 enable?
CVE-2016-7266 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems via crafted embedded content.