CVE-2012-0185 in the critical feed json
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2 and SP3 and 2010 Gold and SP1, Excel Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and S…
published 2012-05-09 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-0223
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 24.6%
- EPSS 24.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 97%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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."
Exploit prediction
24.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97% 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-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-030
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1027041
vdb-entry
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14738
vdb-entry, signature
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/75118
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/49112
third-party-advisory
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-0185
- NVD CVE-2012-0185
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