Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Excel Viewer, and Excel 2016 for Mac mishandle a registry check, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted embedded content in a document, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Excel For Mac | 2016 |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94662Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-14
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94662Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-14
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7266?
CVE-2016-7266 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Excel Viewer, and Excel 2016 for Mac mishandle a registry check, which allows us...
How severe is CVE-2016-7266?
CVE-2016-7266 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-2016-7266?
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.