CVE-2012-0177

Critical

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Office Works File Converter in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, Works 9, and Works 6-9 File Converter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Works (aka .wps) file, aka "Office WPS Converter Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

SeverityCritical

CVSS9.3

Exploit probability98. percentile30.1%

Product

Microsoft Office

PublishedApr 10, 2012

First seenApr 10, 2012

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-028

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft office	2007	—
microsoft works	9.0	—
microsoft works_6-9_file_converter	No range specified	—

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