CVE-2012-0137: Code Injection

Published Feb 14, 2012
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Updated

Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Gold and SP1 does not properly handle memory during the parsing of files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted attributes in a Visio file, aka "VSD File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0019, CVE-2012-0020, CVE-2012-0136, and CVE-2012-0138.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Visio Viewer=2010
Microsoft Visio Viewer=2010-sp1

Event History

Feb 14, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0137?

CVE-2012-0137 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0137?

To fix CVE-2012-0137, update Microsoft Visio Viewer to the latest version following the security updates provided by Microsoft.

3

What versions of Microsoft Visio Viewer are affected by CVE-2012-0137?

CVE-2012-0137 affects Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 and Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 SP1.

4

Can CVE-2012-0137 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-0137 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted Visio files.

5

What symptoms indicate a successful exploitation of CVE-2012-0137?

Symptoms of successful exploitation of CVE-2012-0137 may include unexpected application crashes or unauthorized code execution.

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