Excel Memory Corruption Using Various Modified Bytes Vulnerability (CVE-2012-0143)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-0143,MS12-030
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
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
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