CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2012-4886: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 24 2014(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in wpsio.dll in Kingsoft WPS Office 2012 possibly 8.1.0.3238 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long BSTR string.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kingsoft Office 2012=8.1.0.3238

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-4886?

    CVE-2012-4886 is considered high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-4886?

    To fix CVE-2012-4886, update to a version of Kingsoft WPS Office that does not contain this vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4886?

    CVE-2012-4886 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2012-4886?

    CVE-2012-4886 affects Kingsoft WPS Office 2012 version 8.1.0.3238.

  • Can CVE-2012-4886 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-4886 can be exploited remotely via a crafted long BSTR string.

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