CVE-2012-1886: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 14, 2012
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Updated

Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1; Excel Viewer; and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

8 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2003-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp1
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3

Event History

Nov 14, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1886?

CVE-2012-1886 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1886?

To fix CVE-2012-1886, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel and associated software.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2012-1886?

CVE-2012-1886 affects Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, 2010 SP1, Excel Viewer, and the Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3.

4

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2012-1886?

Exploiting CVE-2012-1886 can lead to arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.

5

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2012-1886?

You can determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2012-1886 by checking if you are using the affected versions of Microsoft Excel or related software.

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