Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel Products
CVE-2016-7228

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Excel
Excel For Mac
Office Compatibility Pack
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2016

Summary

The vulnerability in Microsoft Excel products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted Office documents. This security flaw can lead to unauthorized access, data leaks, and potential compromise of user systems, emphasizing the importance of updating to secure versions and practicing safe handling of Office files.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93994
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037246
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EPSS Score

30% 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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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