CVE-2016-7290
First published: Tue Dec 20 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-7291.
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 Office Word | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Word Automation Services | ||
| Microsoft Word | =2011 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7290?
CVE-2016-7290 is classified as important in severity due to its potential for information disclosure and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7290?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7290, users should apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-7290?
CVE-2016-7290 affects Microsoft Word 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word for Mac 2011, and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP2.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2016-7290?
CVE-2016-7290 allows remote attackers to either disclose sensitive information or potentially crash the application.
Is CVE-2016-7290 exploitability high?
Yes, CVE-2016-7290 has a relatively high exploitability due to its capability for remote attacks.
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