CVE-2016-7193 Microsoft Office Memory Corruption
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted RTF document in Microsoft Word.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 3 Mar 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-7193?
CVE-2016-7193 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 14 Oct 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7193?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7193?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7193 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 24 Mar 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-7193 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2016-7193 in the wild since at least 3 Mar 2022.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c4q8-jg8m-p6pw.