CVE-2012-2543
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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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2007 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2010 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2011 | — |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | All versions | Sp2 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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