CVE-2012-0143
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CVE-2012-0143 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3 and Office 2008 for Mac do not properly handle memory during the opening of files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel Memory Corruption Using Various Modified Bytes Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 22.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3 and Office 2008 for Mac do not properly handle memory during the opening of files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel Memory Corruption Using Various Modified Bytes Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2003 | Sp3 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2008 | — |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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