How severe is CVE-2012-0231?

CVE-2012-0231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0231?

CVE-2012-0231 primarily affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Plant Applications. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0231?

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-2012-0231 published?

CVE-2012-0231 was published on 2012-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0231

CVE-2012-0231 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Plant Applications with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Plant Applications
Published: 2012-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PRLicenseMgr.exe in the Proficy Server License Manager in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Plant Applications 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TCP session on port 12401.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0231?: PRLicenseMgr.exe in the Proficy Server License Manager in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Plant Applications 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TCP session on port 12401.
How severe is CVE-2012-0231?: CVE-2012-0231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0231?: CVE-2012-0231 primarily affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Plant Applications. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0231?: 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-2012-0231 published?: CVE-2012-0231 was published on 2012-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications:4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications:215.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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