CVE-2012-2529

Name: CVE-2012-2529
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-09T21:55:02.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.82%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2529 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages improper handling of objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages improper handling of objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.82%

75.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	R2
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp3

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-068
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15867
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-068
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15867

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2529?

How severe is CVE-2012-2529?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2529 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2529?

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