CVE-2012-2528: Use After Free

Published Oct 9, 2012
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1; Word Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3; Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010; and Office Web Apps 2010 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF document, aka "RTF File listid Use-After-Free Vulnerability."

Affected Software

10 affected components
Microsoft Word Automation Services
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp1
Microsoft Word=2003-sp3
Microsoft Word=2007-sp2
Microsoft Word=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word=2010-sp1
Microsoft Word Viewer

Event History

Oct 9, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2528?

CVE-2012-2528 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2528?

To fix CVE-2012-2528, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2012-2528?

CVE-2012-2528 affects Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, 2010 SP1, Word Viewer, the Office Compatibility Pack, and Office Web Apps 2010 SP1.

4

Can CVE-2012-2528 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-2528 can be exploited remotely through crafted RTF files.

5

What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2012-2528?

A use-after-free vulnerability, such as CVE-2012-2528, occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the memory it points to has been freed, leading to potential arbitrary code execution.

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