CVE-2012-1891: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 10, 2012
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 SP1 and SP2 and Windows Data Access Components (WDAC) 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted XML data that triggers access to an uninitialized object in memory, aka "ADO Cachesize Heap Overflow RCE Vulnerability."

Affected Software

43 affected components
All of the following
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.8-sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
All of the following
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.8-sp2
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Windows Data Access Components=6.0
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.8-sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.8-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Data Access Components=6.0
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1891?

CVE-2012-1891 has a critical severity rating, as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1891?

To fix CVE-2012-1891, update Microsoft Data Access Components to the latest version recommended by Microsoft.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-1891?

CVE-2012-1891 affects Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 SP1, 2.8 SP2, and Windows Data Access Components 6.0.

4

Can CVE-2012-1891 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-1891 can be exploited remotely through crafted XML data.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2012-1891?

CVE-2012-1891 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

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