CVE-2012-1856: Microsoft Office MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
The TabStrip ActiveX control in the Common Controls in MSCOMCTL.OCX in Microsoft Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) document or (2) web page that triggers system-state corruption.
Other sources
The TabStrip ActiveX control in the Common Controls in MSCOMCTL.OCX in Microsoft Office 2003 SP3, Office 2003 Web Components SP3, Office 2007 SP2 and SP3, Office 2010 SP1, SQL Server 2000 SP4, SQL Server 2005 SP4, SQL Server 2008 SP2, SP3, R2, R2 SP1, and R2 SP2, Commerce Server 2002 SP4, Commerce Server 2007 SP2, Commerce Server 2009 Gold and R2, Host Integration Server 2004 SP1, Visual FoxPro 8.0 SP1, Visual FoxPro 9.0 SP2, and Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) document or (2) web page that triggers system-state corruption, aka "MSCOMCTL.OCX RCE Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1856?
CVE-2012-1856 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1856?
To fix CVE-2012-1856, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for all affected software versions.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1856?
CVE-2012-1856 affects several Microsoft products including various versions of Microsoft Office, SQL Server, and Commerce Server.
What is the main impact of CVE-2012-1856?
The main impact of CVE-2012-1856 is the potential for remote code execution due to system-state corruption.
Can CVE-2012-1856 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1856 can be exploited remotely through a crafted document or web page.