CVE-2016-7298

Name: CVE-2016-7298
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-20T06:59:01.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

22.61%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

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
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-148
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94720Third 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-2016-7298?

How severe is CVE-2016-7298?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7298 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7298?

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