CVE-2012-0182 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Microsoft Word document.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0182?
CVE-2012-0182 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word, published on 9 Oct 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Word 2007 SP2 and SP3 does not properly handle memory during the parsing of Word documents, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Word PAPX Section Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0182?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0182?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0182 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-0182 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0182 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
Sources
Also known as GHSA-76x4-p433-6qjr.