ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2012-2539: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Word |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 28 Mar 2022 |
| CISA federal deadline | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-399 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
Microsoft Word allows attackers to execute remote code or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) via crafted RTF data.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.