CVE-2016-7267

5.5 MEDIUM

Published: December 20, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, and 2016 misparses file formats, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94664

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-148

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94664

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-148

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

21.7%

96th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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