CVE-2012-0162

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 does not properly allocate buffers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Buffer Allocation Vulnerability."

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 57.60% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14655 signature vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53358 vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-034 vendor advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0162?
CVE-2012-0162 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0162?
To fix CVE-2012-0162, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0162 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0162 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~58% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.