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CVE-2012-0158

Microsoft MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft MSCOMCTL.OCX
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CVSS
8.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 3 Nov 2021. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)>99.9%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline3 May 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 10 Apr 2012Exploit code publicMetasploit
  2. 10 Apr 2012, 21:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  3. 3 Nov 2021Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 2

  • Exploit moduleMS12-027 MSCOMCTL ActiveX Buffer Overflow 10 Apr 2012Metasploit
  • Remote exploitMicrosoft Windows - MSCOMCTL ActiveX Buffer Overflow (MS12-027) (Metasploit) 25 Apr 2012Exploit-DB

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Description

Microsoft MSCOMCTL.OCX contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution, allowing an attacker to take complete control of an affected system under the context of the current user.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 5