Microsoft Office CGM File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
15 Aug 2012 17:00
Release Date:
15 Aug 2012
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Clients - Productivity Products
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Office handles specially crafted Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) graphics files. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Microsoft Office 2007
- Microsoft Office 2010
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Download location for patches:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-057
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