CVE-2012-0163 in the critical feed json
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly validate function parameters, which allows rem…
published 2012-04-10 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-0201
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 38.3%
- EPSS 38.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly validate function parameters, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP), (2) a crafted ASP.NET application, or (3) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Parameter Validation Vulnerability."
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-18777)
Exploit prediction
38.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-18777 Microsoft .NET Framework EncoderParameter - Integer Overflow (MS12-025) dos, 2012-04-24
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-025
vendor-advisory
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15495
vdb-entry, signature
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA12-101A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/74377
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1026907
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-0163
- NVD CVE-2012-0163
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