CVE-2012-0158: Microsoft MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
The (1) ListView, (2) ListView2, (3) TreeView, and (4) TreeView2 ActiveX controls in MSCOMCTL.OCX in the Common Controls in Microsoft Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 Gold and SP1; Office 2003 Web Components SP3; SQL Server 2000 SP4, 2005 SP4, and 2008 SP2, SP3, and R2; BizTalk Server 2002 SP1; Commerce Server 2002 SP4, 2007 SP2, and 2009 Gold and R2; Visual FoxPro 8.0 SP1 and 9.0 SP2; and Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (a) web site, (b) Office document, or (c) .rtf file that triggers "system state" corruption, as exploited in the wild in April 2012, aka "MSCOMCTL.OCX RCE Vulnerability."
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Microsoft MSCOMCTL.OCX contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution, allowing an attacker to take complete control of an affected system under the context of the current user.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0158?
CVE-2012-0158 is considered to have a critical severity rating.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0158?
To mitigate CVE-2012-0158, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0158?
CVE-2012-0158 affects Microsoft Office versions 2003, 2007, and 2010, along with SQL Server versions 2000, 2005, and 2008.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0158?
CVE-2012-0158 is a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper handling of ActiveX controls.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-0158?
Exploitation of CVE-2012-0158 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.