CVE-2012-0185

Critical

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3 and 2010 Gold and SP1, Excel Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet that triggers incorrect handling of memory during opening, aka "Excel MergeCells Record Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

SeverityCritical

CVSS9.3

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Excel

PublishedMay 9, 2012

First seenMay 9, 2012

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-030

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft excel	2007, 2010	—
microsoft excel_viewer	No range specified	—
microsoft office_compatibility_pack	No range specified	—

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