CVE-2016-7268
First published: Tue Dec 20 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word for Mac 2011, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7268?
CVE-2016-7268 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7268?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7268, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Office.
Which applications are affected by CVE-2016-7268?
CVE-2016-7268 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word for Mac 2011, SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2.
Can CVE-2016-7268 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2016-7268 can allow remote attackers to access sensitive information from memory, potentially leading to data loss.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7268?
While the best solution is to apply the official patches, temporarily avoiding opening untrusted documents can serve as a workaround for CVE-2016-7268.
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