Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint and Office Web Apps
CVE-2016-7230

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Powerpoint Viewer
Powerpoint
Office Web Apps
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2016

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 SP2, PowerPoint Viewer, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted Office document. When the document is opened, it triggers a memory corruption issue that enables unauthorized actions to be performed on the system.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037246
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94006
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EPSS Score

26% 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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