Is CVE-2012-1889 actively exploited?

CVE-2012-1889 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-22.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-1889?

CVE-2012-1889 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2012-1889?

Patch guidance is available from microsoft security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2012-1889.

Fix CVE-2012-1889 - HIGH microsoft xml core services

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2012-1889?

4 products: microsoft xml core services, microsoft xml core services, microsoft xml core services, microsoft xml core services.

Description

Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 accesses uninitialized memory locations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROSOFT
Published: 6/13/2012
Last Modified: 10/22/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

microsoft : xml_core_servicesmicrosoft : xml_core_servicesmicrosoft : xml_core_servicesmicrosoft : xml_core_services

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD