What is the severity of CVE-2012-2543?

CVE-2012-2543 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2543?

To mitigate CVE-2012-2543, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel.

What software is affected by CVE-2012-2543?

CVE-2012-2543 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3, Excel 2010 SP1, Excel Viewer, Office 2011 for Mac, and the Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3.

Can CVE-2012-2543 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-2543 can be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted spreadsheet.

What types of attacks can CVE-2012-2543 facilitate?

CVE-2012-2543 can facilitate arbitrary code execution attacks by exploiting the buffer overflow vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-2543

critical

9.3

CWE

119

14/11/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-2543: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 14 2012(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3 and 2010 SP1; Office 2011 for Mac; Excel Viewer; and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel Stack Overflow Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2007-sp2
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2010-sp1
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2010-sp1
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft Office	=2011
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint	=sp2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint	=sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2543?
CVE-2012-2543 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2543?
To mitigate CVE-2012-2543, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-2543?
CVE-2012-2543 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3, Excel 2010 SP1, Excel Viewer, Office 2011 for Mac, and the Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3.
Can CVE-2012-2543 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2543 can be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted spreadsheet.
What types of attacks can CVE-2012-2543 facilitate?
CVE-2012-2543 can facilitate arbitrary code execution attacks by exploiting the buffer overflow vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2543?
CVE-2012-2543 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2543?
To mitigate CVE-2012-2543, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-2543?
CVE-2012-2543 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3, Excel 2010 SP1, Excel Viewer, Office 2011 for Mac, and the Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3.
Can CVE-2012-2543 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2543 can be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted spreadsheet.
What types of attacks can CVE-2012-2543 facilitate?
CVE-2012-2543 can facilitate arbitrary code execution attacks by exploiting the buffer overflow vulnerability.