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CVE-2016-7231

UnknownEPSS 18.66%

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CVE-2016-7231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel for Mac 2011, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 18.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel for Mac 2011, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
18.66%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftExcel2007Sp3
MicrosoftExcel For Mac2011—
MicrosoftExcel ViewerAll versions—
MicrosoftOffice Compatibility PackAll versionsSp3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7231?
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel for Mac 2011, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-7231?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7231 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7231?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST