Vulnerability 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."
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/81730
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49114
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53352
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027044
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-03
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75128
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/81730
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49114
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53352
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027044
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-03
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75128
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0174?
CVE-2012-0174 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 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 packet...
How severe is CVE-2012-0174?
CVE-2012-0174 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0174?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.