CVE-2012-4177

Name: CVE-2012-4177
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-07T20:55:04.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 58.02%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4177 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The web browser plugin for Ubisoft Uplay PC before 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the -orbit_exe_path command line argument.. EPSS estimates a 58.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web browser plugin for Ubisoft Uplay PC before 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the -orbit_exe_path command line argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

58.02%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ubi	Uplay Pc	<= 2.0.3
Ubi	Uplay Pc	2.0
Ubi	Uplay Pc	2.0.1
Ubi	Uplay Pc	2.0.2

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4177?

The web browser plugin for Ubisoft Uplay PC before 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the -orbit_exe_path command line argument.

How severe is CVE-2012-4177?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4177 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 58.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4177?

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Source: NVD / NIST