VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2012-2550

CVSS score9.3 HIGH
EPSS probability22.17%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2012-10-09
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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."

Weakness classification

  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Primary references