Product:
MSCOMCTL.OCX
Summary
The TabStrip ActiveX control in the Common Controls in MSCOMCTL.OCX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document or web page that triggers system-state corruption. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office, SQL Server, Commerce Server, Host Integration Server, Visual FoxPro, and Visual Basic Runtime. It is known as the MSCOMCTL.OCX RCE Vulnerability.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 8.8 | CVE-2012-1856 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious document or web page that, when opened by a user, triggers the corruption of the system state. This requires user interaction, as the crafted content must be executed in a context where the vulnerable ActiveX control is loaded. Once executed, the attacker can gain control over the affected system.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Office 2003 SP3
- Microsoft Office 2003 Web Components SP3
- Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 and SP3
- Microsoft Office 2010 SP1
- SQL Server 2000 SP4
- SQL Server 2005 SP4
- SQL Server 2008 SP2, SP3, R2, R2 SP1, and R2 SP2
- Commerce Server 2002 SP4
- Commerce Server 2007 SP2
- Commerce Server 2009 Gold and R2
- Host Integration Server 2004 SP1
- Visual FoxPro 8.0 SP1
- Visual FoxPro 9.0 SP2
- Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should apply updates as per the vendor’s instructions. Keeping software up to date is crucial in protecting against known vulnerabilities.