How severe is CVE-2012-0164?

CVE-2012-0164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0164?

CVE-2012-0164 affects Microsoft .net Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0164?

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

When was CVE-2012-0164 published?

CVE-2012-0164 was published on 2012-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0164

CVE-2012-0164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net Framework with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft .net Framework
Published: 2012-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 does not properly compare index values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via crafted requests to a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) application, aka ".NET Framework Index Comparison Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0164?: Microsoft .NET Framework 4 does not properly compare index values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via crafted requests to a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) application, aka ".NET Framework Index Comparison Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-0164?: CVE-2012-0164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0164?: CVE-2012-0164 affects Microsoft .net Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0164?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0164 published?: CVE-2012-0164 was published on 2012-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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