CVE-2012-1856
Microsoft Office MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Summary
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.
Affected software
Vendor: Microsoft · Product: Office
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
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