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CVE-2012-1889
Microsoft XML Core Services Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild
This vulnerability is on a Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, added 2022-06-08. Federal due date: 2022-06-22.
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Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Microsoft XML Core Services - MSXML Uninitialized Memory Corruption (MS12-043) (Metasploit)2012-06-16 · remote · windows · Verified
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Xml Core Services | Versions 3.0, 4.0, 6.0, 5.0 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- CISA KEV catalog
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-174A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-043
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15195
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-174A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-043
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15195
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2012-1889