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CVE-2012-1661

9.3 · HIGH

ESRI ArcMap 9 and ArcGIS 10.0.2.3200 and earlier does not properly prompt users before executing embedded VBA macros, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary VBA code via a…

Published Jul 12, 2012esriCWE-94EPSS 23.83%

Overview

CVE-2012-1661 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting esri arcmap. It was published on July 12, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ESRI ArcMap 9 and ArcGIS 10.0.2.3200 and earlier does not properly prompt users before executing embedded VBA macros, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary VBA code via a crafted map (.mxd) file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from esri. Update arcmap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
esriarcmap0Affected

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.org/files/113644/ESRI-ArcMap-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.htmlRefwww.cs.umb.edu/~joecohen/exploits/CVE-2012-1661/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/19138Refwww.osvdb.org/82986Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027170Refpacketstormsecurity.org/files/113644/ESRI-ArcMap-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.htmlRefwww.cs.umb.edu/~joecohen/exploits/CVE-2012-1661/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/19138Refwww.osvdb.org/82986Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027170

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1661?

CVE-2012-1661 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting esri arcmap. It was published on July 12, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-1661?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-1661?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from esri. Update arcmap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-1661?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-1661 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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