How severe is CVE-2012-0198?

CVE-2012-0198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0198?

CVE-2012-0198 affects Ibm Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express For Software Distribution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0198?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-0198 published?

CVE-2012-0198 was published on 2012-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0198

CVE-2012-0198 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express For Software Distribution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 37% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 37% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express For Software Distribution
Published: 2012-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the RunAndUploadFile method in the Isig.isigCtl.1 ActiveX control in IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software Distribution 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to an Asset Information file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0198?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the RunAndUploadFile method in the Isig.isigCtl.1 ActiveX control in IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software Distribution 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to an Asset Information file.
How severe is CVE-2012-0198?: CVE-2012-0198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0198?: CVE-2012-0198 affects Ibm Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express For Software Distribution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-0198 published?: CVE-2012-0198 was published on 2012-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_provisioning_manager_express_for_software_distribution:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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