CVE-2012-1856—Microsoft Office MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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2022-03-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2012-1856
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Office
Date Added:
2022-03-03
Due Date:
2022-03-24
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Office MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

The TabStrip ActiveX control in the Common Controls in MSCOMCTL.OCX in Microsoft Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) document or (2) web page that triggers system-state corruption.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1856

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