CVE-2012-0008 json
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 SP1, 2010, and 2010 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Tro…
published 14y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2012-0049
- cvss
- 6.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 73%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 SP1, 2010, and 2010 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse add-in in an unspecified directory, aka "Visual Studio Add-In Vulnerability."
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1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-021
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/48396
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/73537
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/52329
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA12-073A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15081
vdb-entry, signature
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securitytracker.com
/id?1026792
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-0008
- NVD CVE-2012-0008
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