CVE-2016-7193

Name: CVE-2016-7193
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-14T02:59:38.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 57.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7193 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Word 2007 SP2, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word 2016, Word for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1, and Office Online Server allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 57.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Word 2007 SP2, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word 2016, Word for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1, and Office Online Server allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

57.70%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 24, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Office	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Word	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Word	2011	—
Microsoft	Word	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Word	2016	—
Microsoft	Word Viewer	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93372Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036984Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-121Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93372Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036984Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-121Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-7193US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7193?

How severe is CVE-2016-7193?

CVE-2016-7193 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 57.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7193?

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Source: NVD / NIST