Unscored severity · published Oct 9, 2012
CVE-2012-2550
Microsoft Works 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted Word .doc file, aka "Works Heap…
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CVSS
22.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Microsoft Works 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted Word .doc file, aka "Works Heap Vulnerability."
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)22.2% · higher than 98% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
WO
Works · Microsoft
9.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2550
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-2550
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/50844
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55796
www.securitytracker.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027621
US Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.html
docs.microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-065
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