CVE-2012-1854: Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) contains an insecure library loading vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution.
Other sources
Untrusted search path vulnerability in VBE6.dll in Microsoft Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 Gold and SP1; Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA); and Summit Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications SDK allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .docx file, aka "Visual Basic for Applications Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability," as exploited in the wild in July 2012.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services (as referenced in the remedy text) for deployments of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications.
- Compensating control
Discontinue use of the affected products (Microsoft Office; Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications) if mitigations are unavailable.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1854?
CVE-2012-1854 is rated as important in severity by Microsoft.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1854?
To fix CVE-2012-1854, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office versions.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-1854?
CVE-2012-1854 affects Microsoft Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and Office 2010.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1854?
CVE-2012-1854 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2012-1854?
Local users can exploit CVE-2012-1854 to gain elevated privileges.