What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0002?

CVE-2012-0002 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 87.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-0002?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-0002. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 87.4%.

Windows 7 CVE-2012-0002

CRITICAL

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2012-03-13 secure@microsoft.com

Code Injection Microsoft RCE Windows 7 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Windows Vista Windows Xp

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.3 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 13, 2012 - 21:55 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in 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 does not properly process packets in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted RDP packets triggering access to an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, aka "Remote Desktop Protocol Vulnerability."

AnalysisAI

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in 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. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 87.4%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in 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 does not properly process packets in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted RDP packets triggering access to an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, aka "Remote Desktop Protocol Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.