CVE-2012-0004
First published: Tue Jan 10 2012(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in DirectShow in DirectX in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file, related to Quartz.dll, Qdvd.dll, closed captioning, and the Line21 DirectShow filter, aka "DirectShow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =2005-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47485
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51295
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026492
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-010A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-004
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14832
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0004?
CVE-2012-0004 is considered to have a critical severity as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0004?
To mitigate CVE-2012-0004, it is recommended to update your Microsoft Windows operating system to the latest service pack or security update.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2012-0004?
CVE-2012-0004 affects Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1.
Can CVE-2012-0004 be exploited through media files?
Yes, CVE-2012-0004 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted media files.
What component is related to CVE-2012-0004 in Windows?
The vulnerability is related to the DirectShow component in the Quartz.dll file of Windows.
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