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CVE-2012-2526

9.3 · HIGH

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 does not properly process packets in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted…

Published Aug 15, 2012microsoftCWE-94EPSS 25.01%

Overview

CVE-2012-2526 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_xp. It was published on August 15, 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

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 does not properly process packets in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted RDP packets triggering access to a deleted object, aka "Remote Desktop Protocol Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_xp 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/TA12-227A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-053Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15650Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-227A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-053Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15650

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2526?

CVE-2012-2526 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_xp. It was published on August 15, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-2526?

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-2012-2526?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_xp 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-2012-2526?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-2526 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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