CVE-2012-0185
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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
Weakness Enumeration
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
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlUS Government Resource
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- Status
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