Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-2550
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."
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2012-2550
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-2550
89.63%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 99 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-2550
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-2550
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-2550
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55796
Microsoft Works CVE-2012-2550 Word File Handling Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027621
Microsoft Works Heap Corruption Flaw Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.html
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities | CISAUS Government Resource
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-065
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-065 - Important | Microsoft Docs
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