High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 20, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-7300
CVE-2016-7300
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Auto Updater for Mac allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file, aka "Microsoft (MAU) Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:auto_updater_for_mac:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:auto_updater_for_mac:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- www.securityfocus.com/bid/94784nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-148nvd
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