Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Data Access Components

CVE-2012-1891

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 SP1 and SP2, as well as Windows Data Access Components (WDAC) 6.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems through carefully crafted XML data that improperly triggers access to an uninitialized object in memory. If exploited, this vulnerability could compromise the integrity and security of affected systems, requiring immediate attention and mitigation.

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