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CVE-2012-0177

UnknownEPSS 30.05%

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CVE-2012-0177 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the Office Works File Converter in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, Works 9, and Works 6-9 File Converter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Works (aka .wps) file, aka "Office WPS Converter Heap Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 30.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Office Works File Converter in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, Works 9, and Works 6-9 File Converter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Works (aka .wps) file, aka "Office WPS Converter Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
30.05%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice2007Sp2
MicrosoftWorks9.0—
MicrosoftWorks 6-9 File ConverterAll versions—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0177?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Office Works File Converter in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, Works 9, and Works 6-9 File Converter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Works (aka .wps) file, aka "Office WPS Converter Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-0177?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0177 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 30.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0177?
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Source: NVD / NIST