CVE-2012-0185

Name: CVE-2012-0185
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-05-09T00:55:01.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 24.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0185 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3 and 2010 Gold and SP1, Excel Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet that triggers incorrect handling of memory during opening, aka "Excel MergeCells Record Heap Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 24.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3 and 2010 Gold and SP1, Excel Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet that triggers incorrect handling of memory during opening, aka "Excel MergeCells Record Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

24.63%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel	2007	Sp2
Microsoft	Excel	2010	—
Microsoft	Excel Viewer	All versions	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp2

References

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0185?

How severe is CVE-2012-0185?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0185 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0185?

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Source: NVD / NIST