CVE-2012-2539: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Wed Dec 12 2012(Updated: )
Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1; Word Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3; and Office Web Apps 2010 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted RTF data, aka "Word RTF 'listoverridecount' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Word | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Word | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Word Viewer | ||
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2010 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2539?
CVE-2012-2539 has been classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2539?
To fix CVE-2012-2539, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected versions of Microsoft Word and the Office Compatibility Pack.
What are the affected products for CVE-2012-2539?
CVE-2012-2539 affects Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, 2010 SP1, Word Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2012-2539?
Users of Microsoft Word and Office products listed in the CVE-2012-2539 advisory are vulnerable if they are using the affected versions without applying the necessary updates.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2012-2539?
CVE-2012-2539 can be exploited through crafted RTF data to execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption, leading to denial of service.
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