CVE-2012-0165: Input Validation
First published: Wed May 09 2012(Updated: )
GDI+ in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 and Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 Gold and SP1 does not properly validate record types in EMF images, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image, aka "GDI+ Record Type Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49121
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53347
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027038
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-034
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75125
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15621
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0165?
CVE-2012-0165 is rated as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0165?
To fix CVE-2012-0165, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2012-0165?
CVE-2012-0165 impacts Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, 2010, and Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2.
Can CVE-2012-0165 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-0165 can be exploited remotely through malicious EMF images.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0165 classified as?
CVE-2012-0165 is classified as a GDI+ Record Type Vulnerability.
- agent/type
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- agent/softwarecombine
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft office
- version/microsoft office/2003-sp3
- version/microsoft office/2007-sp2
- version/microsoft office/2007-sp3
- version/microsoft office/2010
- version/microsoft office/2010-sp1
- canonical/microsoft windows server
- version/microsoft windows server/sp2
- canonical/microsoft windows vista
- version/microsoft windows vista/sp2