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CVE-2012-0174

1.7 · LOW

Windows Firewall in tcpip.sys in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly enforce firewall rules for outbound broadcast pac…

Published May 9, 2012microsoftCWE-264EPSS 5.02%

Overview

CVE-2012-0174 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on May 9, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Windows Firewall in tcpip.sys in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly enforce firewall rules for outbound broadcast packets, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by observing broadcast traffic on a local network, aka "Windows Firewall Bypass Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 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

Refosvdb.org/81730Refsecunia.com/advisories/49114Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/53352Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027044Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-032Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75128Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15160Refosvdb.org/81730Refsecunia.com/advisories/49114

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0174?

CVE-2012-0174 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on May 9, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-0174?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-0174?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 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-2012-0174?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-0174 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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