CVE-2012-1889
Confirmed PUBLISHEDMicrosoft XML Core Services 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 accesses uninitialized memory locations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Jun 13, 2012
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 08, 2022
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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n/a
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n/a |
Affected |
CVE References
- MS12-043 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- TA12-192A us-cert.gov · Third-Party Advisory http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.html
- TA12-174A us-cert.gov · Third-Party Advisory http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-174A.html
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15195 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
- technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615 technet.microsoft.com · CVE Record http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2719615
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-06-08 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/msxml_get_definition_code_exec.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-06-08 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2016-09-25 06:31:21 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Out-of-bounds Write
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/msxml_get_definition_code_exec.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2016-09-25 06:31:21 UTC · 4 stars
这里保存着我学习CVE-2012-1889这个漏洞的利用所用到的文件
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 4 years ago00:00 UTC · about 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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06:31 UTC almost 10 years ago06:31 UTC · almost 10 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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01:00 UTC about 14 years ago01:00 UTC · about 14 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 14 years ago00:00 UTC · over 14 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2012-1889
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2012-1889",
"title": "Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 accesses uninitialized mem...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft",
"affected_product": "XML Core Services",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}