CVE-2012-0016

UnknownEPSS 21.89%

Last modified

CVE-2012-0016 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Expression Design; Expression Design SP1; and Expression Design 2, 3, and 4 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .xpr or .DESIGN file, aka "Expression Design Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 21.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Expression Design; Expression Design SP1; and Expression Design 2, 3, and 4 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .xpr or .DESIGN file, aka "Expression Design Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
21.89%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftExpression DesignAll versions
MicrosoftExpression Design2
MicrosoftExpression Design3
MicrosoftExpression Design4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0016?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Expression Design; Expression Design SP1; and Expression Design 2, 3, and 4 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .xpr or .DESIGN file, aka "Expression Design Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-0016?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0016 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0016?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST