CVE-2012-2526 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 15 Aug 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows XP via crafted RDP packets exploiting a use-after-free vulnerability in the RDP implementation.

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-2012-2526?

CVE-2012-2526 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 15 Aug 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 SP3 does not properly process packets in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted RDP packets triggering access to a deleted object, aka "Remote Desktop Protocol Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2526?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2526?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2526 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2012-2526 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2526 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q5x5-pf74-vqx9.