CVE-2012-1661
Description
ESRI ArcMap 9 and ArcGIS 10.0.2.3200 and earlier does not properly prompt users before executing embedded VBA macros, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary VBA code via a crafted map (.mxd) file.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
ESRI ArcGIS 10.0.x / ArcMap 9 - Arbitrary Code Execution
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| esri | arcmap | {"endIncluding":"10.0.2.3200"} | |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/113644/ESRI-ArcMap-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.html
- http://www.cs.umb.edu/~joecohen/exploits/CVE-2012-1661/
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19138
- http://www.osvdb.org/82986
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027170
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/113644/ESRI-ArcMap-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.html
- http://www.cs.umb.edu/~joecohen/exploits/CVE-2012-1661/
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19138
- http://www.osvdb.org/82986
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027170
CWEs
CWE-94
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.