CVE-2012-2550

high

Description

Microsoft Works 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted Word .doc file, aka "Works Heap Vulnerability."

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-065

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.html

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027621

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55796

http://secunia.com/advisories/50844

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2012-10-09

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 8.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H