What is the severity of CVE-2012-1888?

CVE-2012-1888 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1888?

To fix CVE-2012-1888, users should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Visio 2010 SP1 and Visio Viewer 2010 SP1.

What types of software are affected by CVE-2012-1888?

CVE-2012-1888 affects Microsoft Visio Professional 2010 SP1 and Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 SP1 in both x86 and x64 architectures.

Can CVE-2012-1888 be exploited through email attachments?

Yes, CVE-2012-1888 can be exploited by sending a crafted Visio file through email as an attachment.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2012-1888 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2012-1888 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to gain complete control over the affected system.

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CVE-2012-1888

critical

9.3

CWE

119

15/8/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-1888: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Aug 15 2012(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Visio 2010 SP1 and Visio Viewer 2010 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Visio file, aka "Visio DXF File Format Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Visio Standard	=2010-sp1
Microsoft Visio Standard	=2010-sp1
Microsoft Visio Viewer 2016	=2010-sp1
Microsoft Visio Viewer 2016	=2010-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1888?
CVE-2012-1888 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1888?
To fix CVE-2012-1888, users should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Visio 2010 SP1 and Visio Viewer 2010 SP1.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2012-1888?
CVE-2012-1888 affects Microsoft Visio Professional 2010 SP1 and Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 SP1 in both x86 and x64 architectures.
Can CVE-2012-1888 be exploited through email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2012-1888 can be exploited by sending a crafted Visio file through email as an attachment.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2012-1888 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2012-1888 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to gain complete control over the affected system.

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