CVE-2012-0018: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0018: Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Gold and SP1 does not properly validate attributes in Visio files, which allows...

Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Gold and SP1 does not properly validate attributes in Visio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "VSD File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-0018 is a Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 flaw where a malicious Visio file could make the viewer run attacker-chosen code. The business risk is highest where old Visio Viewer installations still open untrusted files. Exposure is limited to environments that still have Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Gold or SP1 installed, especially endpoints where users can open externally supplied Visio files. Treat as a legacy endpoint cleanup and patching priority. Urgency rises if the viewer remains installed on systems that process unsolicited documents or email attachments. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and updates from MS12-031.; Inventory and remove unsupported Visio Viewer 2010 where no longer needed.; Block or quarantine unexpected Visio files from untrusted sources..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 9, 2012, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS12-031CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
visio-memory-code-exec(75115)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15606CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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