RULE(RULE ID:710606)

Rule General Information
Release Date: 2018-12-25
Rule Name: FILE-OFFICE Microsoft Office Works File Converter Heap Overflow Vulnerability -3(CVE-2012-0177)
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CVE ID:
Rule Protection Details
Description: Heap-based buffer overflow in the Office Works File Converter in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, Works 9, and Works 6-9 File Converter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Works (aka .wps) file.
Impact: An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a successful exploit in the context of the vulnerable sofeware.
Affected OS: Windows
Reference: SecurityFocusBID:52867
SecurityTrackerID:1026910
SecurityTrackerID:1026911
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-028
Solutions
Microsoft has released a patch MS12-028 to eliminate the vulnerability. The patch can be downloaded at:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-028