(MS12-065) Vulnerability in Microsoft Works Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2754670)

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  Severity: HIGH

  CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-2550

  Advisory Date: OCT 10, 2012

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  DESCRIPTION

This patch addresses a vulnerability affecting Microsoft Works that exists in the following:

• Microsoft Works 9

When exploited, it may allow remote code execution once users opens a specially crafted Microsoft Word file via Microsoft Works.

  SOLUTION

  PATCH: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-065

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

• Microsoft Works 9