CVE-2012-1885 in the critical feed json
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1; Office 2008 and 2011 for Mac; and Office Compatibil…
published 2012-11-14 13 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-1895
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 29.3%
- EPSS 29.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1; Office 2008 and 2011 for Mac; and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel SerAuxErrBar Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
Exploit prediction
29.29% 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/ms12-076
vendor-advisory
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15752
vdb-entry, signature
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/78072
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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securityfocus.com
/bid/56425
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1027752
vdb-entry
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15916
vdb-entry, signature
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-1885
- NVD CVE-2012-1885
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