CVE-2012-5672: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5672: Microsoft Excel Viewer (aka Xlview.exe) and Excel in Microsoft Office 2007 (aka Office 12) allow remote att...

Microsoft Excel Viewer (aka Xlview.exe) and Excel in Microsoft Office 2007 (aka Office 12) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (read access violation and application crash) via a crafted spreadsheet file, as demonstrated by a .xls file with battery voltage data.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 21:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a crafted spreadsheet that can crash Microsoft Excel Viewer or Excel in Microsoft Office 2007. The public record supports denial of service, not confirmed active exploitation. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Excel Viewer or Office 2007 remains in use, especially where users open external spreadsheet files. Exposure is most likely on endpoints that still use Microsoft Excel Viewer or Excel from Office 2007 and receive untrusted spreadsheet attachments or downloads. The source bundle does not identify server-side exposure or broader Office versions. Treat this as a legacy application exposure issue. It is not KEV-listed, but affected users could be disrupted by malicious spreadsheets. Prioritize discovery and reduction of remaining Excel Viewer or Office 2007 use. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Excel Viewer and Office 2007 Excel usage.; Check Microsoft guidance for any applicable update, workaround, or retirement advice.; Restrict opening external .xls files on affected legacy systems..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 19:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 25, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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