What is CVE-2012-1889?

CVE-2012-1889 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2012-06-13.

Is CVE-2012-1889 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2012-1889 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-06-08), indicating it is being actively exploited. 14 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in N/a

CVE-2012-1889

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.

EPSS: 0.931 (99.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

N/a — versions n/a

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2022-06-08. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2022-06-22.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

TA12-192A (x_refsource_CERT, third-party-advisory)
technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15195 (x_refsource_OVAL, signature, vdb-entry)
MS12-043 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)
TA12-174A (x_refsource_CERT, third-party-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1889?: CVE-2012-1889 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2012-06-13.
Is CVE-2012-1889 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2012-1889 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-06-08), indicating it is being actively exploited. 14 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.