Product:
Excel
Summary
Microsoft Excel versions including 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted cell mishandled upon a click. This vulnerability is known as Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2016-7262 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious Excel file that, when opened by a user, allows the execution of arbitrary commands. The attacker can then send this file to the user, who must click on the crafted cell for the exploit to be triggered. User interaction is required for the attack to succeed.
Affected Products
- Excel 2007 SP3: Affected by the vulnerability allowing remote command execution.
- Excel 2010 SP2: Vulnerable to exploitation through crafted cells.
- Excel 2013 SP1: Can be exploited if a user interacts with a malicious file.
- Excel 2013 RT SP1: Similar vulnerabilities as other versions.
- Excel 2016: Allows execution of arbitrary commands via crafted cells.
- Office Compatibility Pack SP3: Vulnerable to the same exploitation methods.
- Excel Viewer: Can be exploited through user interaction with malicious content.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should apply updates as per the vendor’s instructions. Keeping software up to date is crucial in protecting against known vulnerabilities.