Microsoft Excel Vulnerability in Multiple Versions
CVE-2016-7266

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Excel
Excel Viewer
Excel For Mac
Office Compatibility Pack
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 December 2016

Summary

A vulnerability exists within Microsoft Excel and related products that compromises a registry check, allowing user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This can occur when maliciously crafted embedded content is included in a document, posing a significant risk in terms of unauthorized command execution and potential system compromise.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94662
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

16% 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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