CVE-2012-0177 in the critical feed json
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Office Works File Converter in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, Works 9, and Works 6-9 File Converter allows re…
published 2012-04-10 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-0215
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 30.1%
- EPSS 30.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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."
Exploit prediction
30.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-028
vendor-advisory
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15598
vdb-entry, signature
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securityfocus.com
/bid/52867
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA12-101A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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securitytracker.com
/id?1026911
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/48723
third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1026910
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/81134
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-0177
- NVD CVE-2012-0177
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