CVE-2012-0162 Memory corruption in n/a

What is CVE-2012-0162?

CVE-2012-0162 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework, published on 9 May 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 does not properly allocate buffers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Buffer Allocation Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0162?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft .Net Framework.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0162?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2012-0162 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0162 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-cpjq-xvq6-c68h.