CVE-2012-0173 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems by sending crafted RDP packets due to improper memory processing.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0173?
CVE-2012-0173 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7, published on 12 Jun 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0002.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0173?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0173?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0173 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-2012-0173 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0173 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-fcrc-84gc-hccf.