CVE-2012-0015

Name: CVE-2012-0015
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-02-14T22:55:01.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 23.78%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0015 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5.1 does not properly calculate the length of an unspecified buffer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP), (2) a crafted ASP.NET application, or (3) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Heap Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 23.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5.1 does not properly calculate the length of an unspecified buffer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP), (2) a crafted ASP.NET application, or (3) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Heap Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

23.78%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	.Net Framework	2.0	Sp2
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5.1	—

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%3A14513
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%3A14513

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0015?

How severe is CVE-2012-0015?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0015 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0015?

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Source: NVD / NIST