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CVE-2012-2528

9.3 · HIGH

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1; Word Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3; Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server…

Published Oct 9, 2012microsoftCWE-399EPSS 22.12%

Overview

CVE-2012-2528 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft word_automation_services. It was published on October 9, 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

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1; Word Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3; Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010; and Office Web Apps 2010 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF document, aka "RTF File listid Use-After-Free Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update word_automation_services 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

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55781Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-064Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15680Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55781Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-064Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15680

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2528?

CVE-2012-2528 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft word_automation_services. It was published on October 9, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-2528?

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-2012-2528?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update word_automation_services 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-2012-2528?

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