CVE-2012-2550

Published: Oct 9, 2012Modified: Apr 29, 2026

9.3

Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability: 8.6 / Impact: 10.0

Source: NVD

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."

Affected (1)

Products: Microsoft: Works

Microsoft

1 product

Works

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Microsoft Works	Version 9.0

Related CWEs

CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

References (10)

http://secunia.com/advisories/50844

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55796

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027621

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.html

Source: secure@microsoft.com

US Government Resource

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-065

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://secunia.com/advisories/50844