CVE-2012-2539 Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted RTF data in Microsoft Word and related Office components.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 28 Mar 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2539?
CVE-2012-2539 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, published on 12 Dec 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1; Word Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3; and Office Web Apps 2010 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted RTF data, aka "Word RTF 'listoverridecount' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2539?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Office Web Apps, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Microsoft Sharepoint Server, Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2539?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2539 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 18 Apr 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-2539 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2012-2539 in the wild since at least 28 Mar 2022.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x5wq-5f2r-gxw5.