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CVE-2012-2543

UnknownEPSS 26.20%

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CVE-2012-2543 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3 and 2010 SP1; Office 2011 for Mac; Excel Viewer; and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel Stack Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 26.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3 and 2010 SP1; Office 2011 for Mac; Excel Viewer; and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel Stack Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
26.20%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftExcel2007Sp2
MicrosoftExcel2010Sp1
MicrosoftExcel ViewerAll versions—
MicrosoftOffice2011—
MicrosoftOffice Compatibility PackAll versionsSp2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2543?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3 and 2010 SP1; Office 2011 for Mac; Excel Viewer; and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel Stack Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-2543?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2543 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2543?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST