CVE-2016-7193 Details
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."
A memory corruption vulnerability has been identified in multiple Microsoft Office products, including 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. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting how the software handles Rich Text Format (RTF) files. The issue arises from improper management of memory buffers, leading to potential execution of malicious code in the context of the user opening the crafted RTF document.
Users can apply the security update KB3194063 to address this vulnerability. This update is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update instructions can be found in the Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-121.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 4, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-7193 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-121 | CVE | PatchVendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93372 | CVE | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036984 | CVE | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-121 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93372 | [email protected] | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036984 | [email protected] | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft office | 2007 sp3 2010 sp2 2016 |
CPE
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| microsoft office compatibility pack | All versions |
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| microsoft word | 2010 sp2 2011 2013 sp1 2016 |
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| microsoft word viewer | All versions |
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Change History
17 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 4, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 12, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 30, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 28, 2016 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 15, 2016 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Oct 14, 2016 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |