CVE-2016-7298
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CVE-2016-7298 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 22.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2007 | Sp3 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2011 | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Word Viewer | All versions | — |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94720Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94720Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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