CVE-2021-1716: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 12, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-1715.

Affected Software

35 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Word 2013
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013
Microsoft Word 2010
Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
Microsoft Word 2010
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Word 2013
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Word 2013 RT
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Macos=2019
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019
Microsoft Word=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2016
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac

Event History

Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1716?

CVE-2021-1716 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Word.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-1716?

CVE-2021-1716 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1716?

CVE-2021-1716 affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Office Web Apps, Microsoft Office Online Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server, and Microsoft Word.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-1716?

To fix CVE-2021-1716, users should update their Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word installations to the latest available patches.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1716?

More information about CVE-2021-1716 can be found at the following link: [link](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1716).

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