CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-0122

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Excel and Word allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document. This affects Excel versions 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and Word 2016 for Mac.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the victim's system, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest versions and implement security measures such as antivirus scanners to minimize the risk of attack.

Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2016, Word 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Excel Viewer

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Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Word 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS