Vulnerability Intelligence Report
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 Vulnerability."
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
9.3
HIGH
EPSS Probability:22.17%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | works | 9.0 |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
22.166%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Microsoft Corporation · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2012-05-09T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2012-10-09T21:00:00 |
| Patch Date | 2012-10-09 |
| Last Updated | 2024-08-06T19:34:25 |
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