CVE-2012-1661
CVE-2012-1661 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Esri Arcmap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Esri Arcmap
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1661?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1661?
- CVE-2012-1661 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2012-1661 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1661?
- CVE-2012-1661 affects Esri Arcmap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1661?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-1661 published?
- CVE-2012-1661 was published on 2012-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
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
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:esri:arcmap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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