CVE-2012-0014

Name: CVE-2012-0014
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-02-14T22:55:01.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 28.17%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0014 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5.1, and 4, and Silverlight 4 before 4.1.10111, does not properly restrict access to memory associated with unmanaged objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP), (2) a crafted ASP.NET application, (3) a crafted .NET Framework application, or (4) a crafted Silverlight application, aka ".NET Framework Unmanaged Objects Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 28.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5.1, and 4, and Silverlight 4 before 4.1.10111, does not properly restrict access to memory associated with unmanaged objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP), (2) a crafted ASP.NET application, (3) a crafted .NET Framework application, or (4) a crafted Silverlight application, aka ".NET Framework Unmanaged Objects Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

28.17%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	.Net Framework	2.0	Sp2
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.0	—
Microsoft	Silverlight	4.0.50524.00	—
Microsoft	Silverlight	4.0.50826.0	—
Microsoft	Silverlight	4.0.50917.0	—
Microsoft	Silverlight	4.0.51204.0	—
Microsoft	Silverlight	4.0.60129.0	—
Microsoft	Silverlight	4.0.60310.0	—
Microsoft	Silverlight	4.0.60531.0	—
Microsoft	Silverlight	4.0.60831.0	—
Microsoft	Silverlight	4.0.603310.0	—
Microsoft	Silverlight	4.1.10111	—

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-045A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-016
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13972
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-045A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-016
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13972

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0014?

How severe is CVE-2012-0014?

CVE-2012-0014 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 28.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0014?

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Source: NVD / NIST