CVE-2012-0175: Code Injection

Published Jul 10, 2012
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Updated

The Shell 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 name for a (1) file or (2) directory, aka "Command Injection Vulnerability."

Affected Software

16 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Jul 10, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0175?

CVE-2012-0175 has a severity rating of important due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0175?

To fix CVE-2012-0175, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-0175?

CVE-2012-0175 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 SP2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0175?

CVE-2012-0175 is classified as a command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

When was CVE-2012-0175 published?

CVE-2012-0175 was published in July 2012 as part of Microsoft's security updates.

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