(MS12-051) Vulnerability in Microsoft Office for Mac Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2721015)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-1894
Advisory Date: JUL 11, 2012
DESCRIPTION
This update resolves a vulnerability identified in MS Office for Mac that could allow remote code execution when successfully exploited. The vulnerability exists in folder permissions setting in MS Office for Mac 2011. Note that an attacker must be able to log on locally using valid login credentials on the target system.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Office for Mac 2011
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