#VU44107 Input validation error in Visio Viewer - CVE-2012-0018

Vulnerability identifier: #VU44107

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0018

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Visio Viewer
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Gold and SP1 does not properly validate attributes in Visio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "VSD File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visio Viewer: 2010

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External links
https://osvdb.org/81731
https://secunia.com/advisories/49113
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53328
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027042
https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-031
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75115
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15606

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.