Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1, and Office 2008 and 2011 for Mac, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel SST Invalid Length Use After Free Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2003 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2008 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56430
- 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/78074
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56430
- 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/78074
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1887?
CVE-2012-1887 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1, and Office 2008 and 2011 for Mac, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet,...
How severe is CVE-2012-1887?
CVE-2012-1887 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-2012-1887?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office.