CVE-2016-7277

9.6 CRITICAL

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

Description

Microsoft Office 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94715

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/94715

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

9.6 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

18.0%

97th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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