CVE-2012-2550 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted Word document in Microsoft Works 9.
- 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-2012-2550?
CVE-2012-2550 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Works, 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 Works 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted Word .doc file, aka "Works Heap Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2550?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Works.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2550?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2550 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-2012-2550 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2550 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Works
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pcf2-992j-qgv9.