CVE-2012-1537 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 12 Dec 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document exploiting a heap overflow in Windows DirectPlay.

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-2012-1537?

CVE-2012-1537 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in DirectPlay in DirectX 9.0 through 11.1 in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "DirectPlay Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1537?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Directx.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1537?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1537 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-2012-1537 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1537 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6r5j-qhr5-7458.