# CVE-2012-0183: Microsoft Word 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP2 and SP3, Office 2008 and 2011 for Mac, and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allow remote attackers

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-05-09 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Microsoft Word 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP2 and SP3, Office 2008 and 2011 for Mac, and Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted RTF data, aka "RTF Mismatch Vulnerability."

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## References

- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-029
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53344
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027035
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15327
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75122
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49111

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