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CVE-2016-7193

Microsoft Office Memory Corruption

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 57.6%
  1. Published14 Oct 2016
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due24 Mar 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Office contains a memory corruption vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 3 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 24 Mar 2022

Description

Microsoft Word 2007 SP2, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word 2016, Word for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Viewer, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1, and Office Online Server allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Office2007 · 2010 · 2016
Microsoft Office Compatibility Packall versions
Microsoft Word2010 · 2011 · 2013 · 2016
Microsoft Word Viewerall versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2016-7193 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-7193 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2016-7193?

CVE-2016-7193 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 57.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-7193?

Affected products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7193?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.