Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft ActiveX Control
CVE-2012-1856

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Visual Foxpro
Sql Server
Commerce Server
Office
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 August 2012

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 92%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

The TabStrip ActiveX control in MSCOMCTL.OCX is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This can occur through a specially crafted document or web page that corrupts system state, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on affected systems. Several Microsoft products, including multiple versions of Office and SQL Server, are impacted. It is crucial for users and administrators to apply the necessary updates from Microsoft to mitigate this risk.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
vdb-entrysignaturex_refsource_OVAL
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-227A.html
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT

EPSS Score

92% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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