Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Products

CVE-2012-2528

What is CVE-2012-2528?

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in various Microsoft Word products, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted RTF documents. This can occur when the software mishandles memory during the processing of such documents. Successful exploitation may provide an attacker with full control over an affected system, including the ability to modify data and execute other malicious operations.

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