CVE-2016-7193
Published: March 3, 2022
Official Description
Microsoft Office contains a memory corruption vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.
CISA KEV Advisory
Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Microsoft Office contains a memory corruption vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This Microsoft Office vulnerability involves memory corruption, which can lead to remote code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.71199 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, and its inclusion in the KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in the KEV catalog. Remote attackers are leveraging this flaw to execute arbitrary code.
Ensure Microsoft Office applications are updated to the latest versions with all available security patches. Exercise caution when opening untrusted Office documents or attachments.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-7193 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2016-7193 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-7193 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1