CVE-2016-7298 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted documents in Microsoft Office 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-2016-7298?
CVE-2016-7298 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, 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 Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Word Viewer, Office for Mac 2011, and Office 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-2016-7298?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7298?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7298 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-2016-7298 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7298 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hw75-r7mc-2jw8.