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CVE-2012-5672

MediumPublished

Microsoft Excel Viewer (aka Xlview.exe) and Excel in Microsoft Office 2007 (aka Office 12) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (read access...

Published: Oct 25, 2012
Updated: Sep 16, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 11, 2012

Primary CVSS

4.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

12.5%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Microsoft Excel Viewer (aka Xlview.exe) and Excel in Microsoft Office 2007 (aka Office 12) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (read access violation and application crash) via a crafted spreadsheet file, as demonstrated by a .xls file with battery voltage data.

Sources

Microsoft Excel - Denial of ServiceExploit
Jean Pascal Pereira · windows · Oct 11, 2012

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