CVE-2012-0142
First published: Wed May 09 2012(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 Gold and SP1; Office 2008 for Mac; Excel Viewer; and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 do not properly handle memory during the opening of files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel File Format Memory Corruption in OBJECTLINK Record Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49112
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53373
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027041
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-030
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15543
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0142?
CVE-2012-0142 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0142?
To address CVE-2012-0142, users should apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for their affected Excel versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-0142?
CVE-2012-0142 affects Microsoft Excel 2003, 2007, and 2010, as well as Excel Viewer, Office 2008 for Mac, and the Office Compatibility Pack.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0142?
CVE-2012-0142 is a memory corruption vulnerability that occurs when Microsoft Excel improperly processes specially crafted files.
Can CVE-2012-0142 be exploited via email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2012-0142 can be exploited through malicious email attachments that contain crafted Excel files.
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