CVE-2012-1537: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-1537: Heap-based buffer overflow in DirectPlay in DirectX 9.0 through 11.1 in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, W...

Heap-based buffer overflow in DirectPlay in DirectX 9.0 through 11.1 in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "DirectPlay Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-1537 is a Microsoft DirectPlay heap overflow in DirectX on several older Windows versions. A malicious Office document could trigger remote code execution. The provided sources do not show active exploitation, but the impact is serious where legacy Windows systems remain in use. Exposure is most likely on unpatched legacy Windows systems listed in the CVE: XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Server 2012 with affected DirectX versions. Treat this as high priority for any remaining legacy Windows estate. The main business risk is code execution from a malicious document on systems that may already be difficult to patch or unsupported. Mitigation focus: Apply the Microsoft MS12-082 security update to affected systems.; Prioritize retirement or isolation of unsupported Windows versions.; Confirm DirectX and Windows patch status against Microsoft guidance..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 12, 2012, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS12-082CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16086CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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