CVE-2016-7298: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 20, 2016
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Updated

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word Viewer, Office for Mac 2011, and Office 2016 for Mac allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2011
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Word Viewer

Event History

Dec 20, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7298?

CVE-2016-7298 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution or cause denial of service through memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7298?

To fix CVE-2016-7298, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Office.

3

Which Microsoft Office versions are affected by CVE-2016-7298?

CVE-2016-7298 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office for Mac 2011, and Office 2016 for Mac.

4

Can CVE-2016-7298 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7298 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted documents.

5

What potential impacts does CVE-2016-7298 have on users?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-7298 can lead to arbitrary code execution, resulting in unauthorized access or denial of service.

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