Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Oct 9, 2012· Updated Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2550

Description

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."

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Affected products

Microsoft/Works2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: =9

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.htmlnvdUS Government Resource
secunia.com/advisories/50844nvd
www.securityfocus.com/bid/55796nvd
www.securitytracker.com/idnvd
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-065nvd

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