CVE-2012-0008
CVE-2012-0008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 SP1, 2010, and 2010 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse add-in in an unspecified directory, aka "Visual Studio Add-In Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-0008?
- Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 SP1, 2010, and 2010 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse add-in in an unspecified directory, aka "Visual Studio Add-In Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2012-0008?
- CVE-2012-0008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-0008 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-0008?
- CVE-2012-0008 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-0008?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-0008 published?
- CVE-2012-0008 was published on 2012-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48396
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52329
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026792
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-073A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-021
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73537
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15081
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2008:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2010:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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