CVE-2012-1888 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Visio file in Microsoft Visio or Viewer.
- 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-2012-1888?
CVE-2012-1888 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Visio, published on 15 Aug 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
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Visio 2010 SP1 and Visio Viewer 2010 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Visio file, aka "Visio DXF File Format Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1888?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Visio Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1888?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1888 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-2012-1888 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1888 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visio
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mx5g-x43m-9h3q.