CVE-2016-0021Infopath Memory Corruption
Microsoft InfoPath 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Published Mar 9, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-0021 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3) affecting Infopath (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 12, 2016. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
44/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Mar 12, 2016
3 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
Microsoft InfoPath 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 12, 2016 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| InfopathMicrosoft | 2007-sp3, 2010-sp2, 2013-sp1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 9, 2016
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 12, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- otherMS16-029
- other84024
- other1035207
FAQ
Common Questions.
Microsoft InfoPath 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, and 2013 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected: Infopath (Microsoft) versions 2007-sp3, 2010-sp2, 2013-sp1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 12, 2016.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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