Microsoft Expression Design Insecure Library Loading (MS12-022; CVE-2012-0016)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2012-086 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-022 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2012-0016 | |
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Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft Expression Design 1 Microsoft Expression Design 1 Service Pack 1 Microsoft Expression Design 2 Microsoft Expression Design 3 Microsoft Expression Design 4 |
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| Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Expression Design. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patches from: MS12-022 |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to an error the way Microsoft Expression Design restricts the path used for loading external libraries. A remote attacker could exploit this issue by enticing a user to open a legitimate Expression Design-related file (such as a .xpr or .DESIGN file) that is located in the same network directory as a specially crafted dynamic link library (DLL) file. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to take complete control of an affected system. |
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