Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Word 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP2 and SP3, Office 2008 and 2011 for Mac, and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted RTF data, aka "RTF Mismatch Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2008 |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | All versions |
| Microsoft | Word | 2003 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49111
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53344
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027035
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-02
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75122
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49111
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53344
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027035
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-02
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75122
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0183?
CVE-2012-0183 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Word 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP2 and SP3, Office 2008 and 2011 for Mac, and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (mem...
How severe is CVE-2012-0183?
CVE-2012-0183 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-2012-0183?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Word.