CVE-2016-7234 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Office document in Microsoft Word or related applications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- 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-2016-7234?
CVE-2016-7234 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 10 Nov 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, Office 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 RT SP1, Word for Mac 2011, Excel for Mac 2011, Word 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, Word Automation Services on SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7234?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Excel for Mac, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Office Web Apps, Microsoft Sharepoint Server, Microsoft Word and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7234?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7234 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-7234 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7234 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gg2q-55hh-73fj.