CVE-2012-2550

NONECVSS 0.0Elevated

0.0

Microsoft Works 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted Word .doc file, aka "Works Heap Vulnerability."

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 97.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 9, 2012

Last Modified

April 29, 2026

References (10)

secure@microsofthttp://secunia.com/advisories/50844
secure@microsofthttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55796
secure@microsofthttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027621
secure@microsofthttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.html
secure@microsofthttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-065
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/50844
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55796
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027621
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-065

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-119Buffer Operations Within Bounds (Buffer Overflow)

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2012-2550?

CVE-2012-2550 is a none vulnerability published on October 9, 2012. Microsoft Works 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted Word .doc file, aka "Works Heap Vulnerability."

When was CVE-2012-2550 disclosed?

CVE-2012-2550 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 9, 2012, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2012-2550 actively exploited?

CVE-2012-2550 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 97.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2012-2550?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-2550, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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