CVE-2012-1889
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CVE-2012-1889 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 accesses uninitialized memory locations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 83.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 accesses uninitialized memory locations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Xml Core Services | 3.0 |
| Microsoft | Xml Core Services | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Xml Core Services | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Xml Core Services | 5.0 |
References
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-174A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-043Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-174A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-043Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2012-1889US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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