CVE-2012-0182 in the critical feed json
Microsoft Word 2007 SP2 and SP3 does not properly handle memory during the parsing of Word documents, which allows remote attackers to exec…
published 2012-10-09 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-0220
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 67.1%
- EPSS 67.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 99.3%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Microsoft Word 2007 SP2 and SP3 does not properly handle memory during the parsing of Word documents, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Word PAPX Section Corruption Vulnerability."
Exploit prediction
67.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.3% 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-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-064
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/55780
vdb-entry
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15426
vdb-entry, signature
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-0182
- NVD CVE-2012-0182
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