CVE-2012-0204

CVE-2012-0204 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Import Export Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in InfoSphere Import Export Manager 8.1 through 9.1 in InfoSphere Information Server MetaBrokers & Bridges (MBB) in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, 8.7, and 9.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0204?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in InfoSphere Import Export Manager 8.1 through 9.1 in InfoSphere Information Server MetaBrokers & Bridges (MBB) in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, 8.7, and 9.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2012-0204?
CVE-2012-0204 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0204 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0204?
CVE-2012-0204 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Import Export Manager. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0204?
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-2012-0204 published?
CVE-2012-0204 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)