Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1; Excel Viewer; and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2003 |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56426
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027752
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-07
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78073
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56426
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027752
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-07
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78073
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1886?
CVE-2012-1886 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1; Excel Viewer; and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory ...
How severe is CVE-2012-1886?
CVE-2012-1886 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-2012-1886?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack.