Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Xml Core Services | 3.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
| Microsoft | Expression Web | 2 |
| Microsoft | Groove | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Groove Server | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2003 |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | - |
| Microsoft | Office Word Viewer | - |
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Server | 2007 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-174A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-04PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Broken Link
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-174A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-04PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Broken Link
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2012-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1889?
CVE-2012-1889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2012-1889?
CVE-2012-1889 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1889?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Xml Core Services, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.