How severe is CVE-2012-0072?

CVE-2012-0072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0072?

CVE-2012-0072 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0072?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0072 published?

CVE-2012-0072 was published on 2012-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0072

CVE-2012-0072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2012-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Listener component in Oracle Database Server 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.3, 10.2.0.4, 10.2.0.5, 11.1.0.7, and 11.2.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0072?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Listener component in Oracle Database Server 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.3, 10.2.0.4, 10.2.0.5, 11.1.0.7, and 11.2.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-0072?: CVE-2012-0072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0072?: CVE-2012-0072 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0072 published?: CVE-2012-0072 was published on 2012-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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