CVE-2012-2539—Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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2022-03-28 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2012-2539
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Word
Date Added:
2022-03-28
Due Date:
2022-04-18
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Word allows attackers to execute remote code or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) via crafted RTF data.

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-2012-2539

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