First published: Wed Dec 14 2011(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 and SP3, Office 2010 Gold and SP1, and Office for Mac 2011 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document, aka "Word Use After Free Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Office | =2010 | |
Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
Microsoft Office | =2010 | |
Microsoft Office | =2007-sp2 | |
Microsoft Office | =2010-sp1 | |
Microsoft Office | =2011 | |
Microsoft Office | =2010-sp1 |
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CVE-2011-1983 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2011-1983, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office versions.
CVE-2011-1983 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, SP3, Office 2010 Gold and SP1, and Office for Mac 2011.
CVE-2011-1983 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted Word documents.
Yes, CVE-2011-1983 can lead to data loss as attackers may execute arbitrary code which could compromise system integrity.