CVE-2016-7193
CVE-2016-7193
In short
Microsoft Word and related Office applications can be tricked into executing malicious code when opening a specially crafted RTF (Rich Text Format) document. An attacker can use this flaw to take control of your computer if you open a malicious file.
Technical detail
Remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office components (Word, Office Web Apps, SharePoint Word Automation Services) triggered by parsing a maliciously crafted RTF document. The vulnerability exploits memory corruption during document processing; pre-condition requires user interaction (opening the file). Attack vector is network-based via email or file sharing.
Summary generated and translated by AI from the 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."
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
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