Excel Memory Corruption Using Various Modified Bytes Vulnerability (CVE-2012-0143)

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  Severity: CRITICAL

  CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-0143,MS12-030

  Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015

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  DESCRIPTION

Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3 and Office 2008 for Mac do not properly handle memory during the opening of files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel Memory Corruption Using Various Modified Bytes Vulnerability."

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1005007

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1005007 - Excel Memory Corruption Using Various Modified Bytes Vulnerability (CVE-2012-0143)

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

• microsoft excel 2003
• microsoft office 2008