CVE-2016-7291

Name: CVE-2016-7291
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-20T06:59:01.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7291 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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-2016-7290.. EPSS estimates a 22.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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-2016-7290.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.77%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Word	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Word	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Word Automation Services	All versions	—
Microsoft	Word For Mac	2011	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94671Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-148
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94671Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-148

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7291?

How severe is CVE-2016-7291?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7291 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7291?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-7291?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST