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CVE-2012-2519

7.9 · HIGH

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Entity Framework in ADO.NET in Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, and 4 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse…

Published Nov 14, 2012microsoftEPSS 3.22%

Overview

CVE-2012-2519 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft .net_framework. It was published on November 14, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Entity Framework in ADO.NET in Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 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 .NET application, aka ".NET Framework Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Remediation

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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/51236Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027753Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-074Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15520Refsecunia.com/advisories/51236Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027753Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-074Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15520

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2519?

CVE-2012-2519 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft .net_framework. It was published on November 14, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-2519?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2519?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update .net_framework 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-2012-2519?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-2519 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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