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CVE-2012-2550
published 2012-10-09

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…

PriorityP350critical9.3CVSS 2.0
AVNACMAuNCCICAC
EPSS
22.17%
97.4th percentile
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."

Affected

1 ranges
VendorProductVersion rangeFixed in
microsoftworks

Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote

  • Trigger condition: Microsoft Works 9 parsing a specially crafted Word .doc file causes heap memory corruption, enabling remote code execution.
  • File type to inspect/block at perimeter or endpoint: malicious Word .doc files targeting Microsoft Works 9.
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