What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5896?

CVE-2012-5896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 81.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-5896?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-5896. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 81.3%.

Intrust CVE-2012-5896

CRITICAL

2012-11-17 cve@mitre.org

RCE Intrust

10.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

10.0 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 17, 2012 - 21:55 cve.org

CRITICAL 10.0

DescriptionCVE.org

The Annotation Objects Extension ActiveX control in AnnotateX.dll in Quest InTrust 10.4.0.853 and earlier does not properly implement the Add method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a memory address in the first argument, related to an "uninitialized pointer."

AnalysisAI

The Annotation Objects Extension ActiveX control in AnnotateX.dll in Quest InTrust 10.4.0.853 and earlier does not properly implement the Add method, which allows remote attackers to execute. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 81.3%.

Technical ContextAI

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.