(MS12-065) Vulnerability in Microsoft Works Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2754670)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-2550
Advisory Date: OCT 10, 2012
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
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Works 9
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