Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows by DirectPlay
CVE-2012-1537

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Directx
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2012

What is CVE-2012-1537?

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Microsoft Windows systems via a specially crafted Office document. This heap-based buffer overflow occurs in a component of DirectX called DirectPlay, and it affects numerous versions of Windows, including Windows XP through Windows 8 and their respective server editions. Proper caution should be taken to avoid exploitation of this vulnerability.

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-346A.html
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
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EPSS Score

59% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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