CVE-2012-1847
First published: Wed May 09 2012(Updated: )
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 Series Record Parsing Type Mismatch Could Result in Remote Code Execution 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 | =2011 | |
| 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/53379
- 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://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75119
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15575
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1847?
CVE-2012-1847 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1847?
To fix CVE-2012-1847, you should apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-1847?
CVE-2012-1847 affects Microsoft Excel versions 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, 2010 Gold and SP1, as well as Office for Mac 2008 and 2011.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2012-1847?
CVE-2012-1847 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting vulnerabilities in improperly handled memory during file openings.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-1847?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2012-1847 is to avoid opening untrusted or unknown Excel files until the vulnerability is patched.
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