Unscored severity · published May 9, 2012
CVE-2012-0185
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3 and 2010 Gold and SP1, Excel Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute…
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CVSS
24.6%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3 and 2010 Gold and SP1, Excel Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet that triggers incorrect handling of memory during opening, aka "Excel MergeCells Record Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)24.6% · higher than 98% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
EX
Excel · Microsoft
2007; 2007; 2010; 2010 · source: NVD
EV
Excel Viewer · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
OC
Office Compatibility Pack · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0185
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-0185
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/49112
www.securitytracker.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027041
US Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html
docs.microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-030
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75118
oval.cisecurity.org
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14738
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