CVE-2012-0136: Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Gold and SP1 does not properly handle memory during the parsing of files, which...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 flaw. A malicious Visio file could corrupt memory and run attacker-controlled code if parsed by the affected viewer. Business risk is mainly legacy endpoint exposure through untrusted files, not a broad internet-facing service issue based on the provided sources. Likely exposure is limited to environments still running Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Gold or SP1, especially where users can receive and open Visio files from email, web downloads, or external parties. Prioritize remediation if legacy Visio Viewer 2010 remains in use. The impact is code execution, but urgency depends on whether affected software is still deployed and exposed to untrusted documents. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove unsupported Visio Viewer 2010 installations where possible.; Review Microsoft MS12-015 and apply the vendor-recommended security update.; Restrict opening Visio files from untrusted sources until systems are verified..

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Jun 27, 2026, 17:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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