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
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-2550
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 89.65%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 98 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-2550
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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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 can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.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
Products affected by CVE-2012-2550
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*