CVE-2012-0184: Critical severity microsoft office excel vulnerability
Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 Gold and SP1; Office 2008 and 2011 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 SXLI Record Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0184?
CVE-2012-0184 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0184?
To fix CVE-2012-0184, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel.
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2012-0184?
CVE-2012-0184 affects Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, 2010 Gold and SP1, and certain Mac OS versions.
Can CVE-2012-0184 affect users opening files received via email?
Yes, CVE-2012-0184 allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted spreadsheet files via email.
Is Microsoft Excel Viewer vulnerable to CVE-2012-0184?
Yes, Microsoft Excel Viewer is also affected by CVE-2012-0184, which poses a risk when opening malicious files.