Microsoft Office WPS Converter Heap Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2012-0177)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-0177,MS12-028
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Office Works File Converter in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, Works 9, and Works 6-9 File Converter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Works (aka .wps) file, aka "Office WPS Converter Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004972
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1004972 - Microsoft Office WPS Converter Heap Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2012-0177)
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- microsoft office 2007
- microsoft works 9.0
- microsoft works_6-9_file_converter -
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