Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) file name or (2) subfolder name that triggers use of unallocated memory as the destination of a copy operation, aka "Windows Filename Parsing Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-346A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-08
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-346A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-08
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4774?
CVE-2012-4774 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a...
How severe is CVE-2012-4774?
CVE-2012-4774 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4774?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.