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CVE-2012-0016

9.3 · HIGH

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Expression Design; Expression Design SP1; and Expression Design 2, 3, and 4 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the curr…

Published Mar 13, 2012microsoftEPSS 21.89%

Overview

CVE-2012-0016 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft expression_design. It was published on March 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Expression Design; Expression Design SP1; and Expression Design 2, 3, and 4 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .xpr or .DESIGN file, aka "Expression Design Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update expression_design to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-073A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-022Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14973Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-073A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-022Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14973

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0016?

CVE-2012-0016 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft expression_design. It was published on March 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-0016?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-0016?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update expression_design to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-0016?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-0016 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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