CVE-2012-4774

UnknownEPSS 20.77%

Last modified

CVE-2012-4774 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) file name or (2) subfolder name that triggers use of unallocated memory as the destination of a copy operation, aka "Windows Filename Parsing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 20.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) file name or (2) subfolder name that triggers use of unallocated memory as the destination of a copy operation, aka "Windows Filename Parsing Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
20.77%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsR2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4774?
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 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) file name or (2) subfolder name that triggers use of unallocated memory as the destination of a copy operation, aka "Windows Filename Parsing Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-4774?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4774 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4774?
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