CVE-2016-7263 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 20 Dec 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted documents in Microsoft Excel for Mac.

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-2016-7263?

CVE-2016-7263 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 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 Excel for Mac 2011 and Excel 2016 for Mac allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7263?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Excel for Mac.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7263?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7263 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-2016-7263 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7263 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pj8h-q9j3-qpvv.