Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Office Works File Converter in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, Works 9, and Works 6-9 File Converter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Works (aka .wps) file, aka "Office WPS Converter Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Works | 9.0 |
| Microsoft | Works 6-9 File Converter | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/81134
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48723
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52867
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026910
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026911
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-101A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/81134
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48723
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52867
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026910
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026911
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-101A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-02
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0177?
CVE-2012-0177 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the Office Works File Converter in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, Works 9, and Works 6-9 File Converter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Works ...
How severe is CVE-2012-0177?
CVE-2012-0177 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0177?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Works 6-9 File Converter.