CVE-2012-1194

Name: CVE-2012-1194
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-02-17T22:55:00.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1194 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The resolver in the DNS Server service in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 before R2 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, which allows remote attackers to trigger continued resolvability of revoked domain names via a "ghost domain names" attack.. EPSS estimates a 10.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The resolver in the DNS Server service in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 before R2 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, which allows remote attackers to trigger continued resolvability of revoked domain names via a "ghost domain names" attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.55%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	<= -	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	—

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1194?

How severe is CVE-2012-1194?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1194 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1194?

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Source: NVD / NIST