CVE-2016-7244

CVE-2016-7244 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7244?
Microsoft Office 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Denial of Service Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-7244?
CVE-2016-7244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-7244 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7244?
CVE-2016-7244 affects Microsoft Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7244?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-7244 published?
CVE-2016-7244 was published on 2016-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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