CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-0138: Code Injection

First published: Tue Feb 14 2012(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-2012-0137.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Visio Viewer 2016=2010
Microsoft Visio Viewer 2016=2010-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-0138?

    CVE-2012-0138 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-0138?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-0138, install the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft for Visio Viewer 2010.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-0138?

    CVE-2012-0138 affects users of Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 and Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 SP1.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-0138?

    CVE-2012-0138 can be exploited through specially crafted Visio files that trigger memory corruption.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-0138?

    Yes, Microsoft has released security updates to address CVE-2012-0138.

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