Vulnerability 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."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Excel For Mac | 2011 |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93996
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037246
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-13
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93996
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037246
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-13
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7231?
CVE-2016-7231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 Memo...
How severe is CVE-2016-7231?
CVE-2016-7231 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7231?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel For Mac, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack.