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CVE-2012-1889

8.8 · HIGHActively Exploited

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)…

Published Jun 13, 2012microsoftCWE-787EPSS 83.52%

Overview

CVE-2012-1889 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft xml_core_services. It was published on June 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

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

Reftechnet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-174A.htmlRefwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-043Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15195Reftechnet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-174A.htmlRefwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-043Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15195

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1889?

CVE-2012-1889 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft xml_core_services. It was published on June 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2012-1889?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, 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-2012-1889?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update xml_core_services 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-2012-1889?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-1889 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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