AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2012-1889
HIGH · CVSS 8.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2012-06-13 · Updated: 2026-06-16 · Source: NVD
Stored catalog record
Source record retrieved 2026-10-28T12:26:01.573048+00:00. Scheduled imports handle updates; this page does not assert that the provider was queried just now.
Vulnerability overview
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.
Patch review priority
Known exploitation: prioritize review
- CISA KEV lists real-world exploitation.
FIRST EPSS: 83.52% · percentile 99.7 · score date 2026-10-27.
EPSS estimates probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It does not measure your exposure or prove exploitation. The elevated threshold is 10%; CISA KEV takes precedence. About FIRST EPSS ↗
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 8.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-787
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Microsoft · XML Core Services
- Added to catalog
- 2022-06-08
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-06-22
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xml_core_services:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615
Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-174A.html
Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.html
Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-043
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15195
Broken Link
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615
Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-174A.html
Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.html
Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-043
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15195
Broken Link
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2012-1889
US Government Resource