# CVE-2012-1661: ESRI ArcMap 9 and ArcGIS 10.0.2.3200 and earlier does not properly prompt users before executing embedded VBA macros, which allows user-assi

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2012-07-12 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

ESRI ArcMap 9 and ArcGIS 10.0.2.3200 and earlier does not properly prompt users before executing embedded VBA macros, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary VBA code via a crafted map (.mxd) file.

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## References

- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19138
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/113644/ESRI-ArcMap-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.html
- http://www.cs.umb.edu/~joecohen/exploits/CVE-2012-1661/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027170
- http://www.osvdb.org/82986
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19138

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