Vulnerability 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."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Word Viewer | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94720Third 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/94720Third 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-2016-7298?
CVE-2016-7298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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) ...
How severe is CVE-2016-7298?
CVE-2016-7298 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-2016-7298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word Viewer.