CVE-2012-0177 describes a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Office Works File Converter, impacting Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, Works 9, and the Works 6-9 File Converter. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by enticing a user to open a specially crafted Works (.wps) file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is highly severe, requiring medium attack complexity but granting complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified, and community discussion is minimal, the high FAUCET Risk Score of 98/100 indicates its significant potential danger.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2007CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works_6-9_file_converter:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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