Excel File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2012-0141)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-0141,MS12-030
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 Gold and SP1; Office 2011 for Mac; Excel Viewer; and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 do not properly handle memory during the opening of files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1005011
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1005011 - Excel File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2012-0141)
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- microsoft excel 2003
- microsoft excel 2007
- microsoft excel 2010
- microsoft excel_viewer
- microsoft office 2011
- microsoft office_compatibility_pack
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