Cybersecurity Alerts

Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability

Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) contains an insecure library loading vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution.

Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weakness Classification

CWE-426

References

• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-046
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1854