Memory Corruption Vulnerability Affecting Microsoft Word and Office Products
CVE-2016-7193

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Word
Word For Mac
Office Web Apps
Office Compatibility Pack
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 78%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2016-7193?

This vulnerability in Microsoft Word and associated Office products allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted RTF documents. If exploited, this flaw could lead to significant security risks for users, potentially allowing unauthorized actions and access to sensitive information. It is crucial for users of affected versions to apply relevant patches and security updates promptly.

CISA has reported CVE-2016-7193

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2016-7193 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93372
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036984
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EPSS Score

78% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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