CVE-2012-0164

Name: CVE-2012-0164
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-05-09T00:55:01.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0164 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft .NET Framework 4 does not properly compare index values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via crafted requests to a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) application, aka ".NET Framework Index Comparison Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 17.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 does not properly compare index values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via crafted requests to a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) application, aka ".NET Framework Index Comparison Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.19%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.0

References

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0164?

How severe is CVE-2012-0164?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0164 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0164?

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Source: NVD / NIST