How severe is CVE-2012-0266?

CVE-2012-0266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0266 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0266?

CVE-2012-0266 affects Ntrglobal Ntr Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0266?

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-2012-0266 published?

CVE-2012-0266 was published on 2012-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0266

CVE-2012-0266 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ntrglobal Ntr Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 42% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 42% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ntrglobal Ntr Activex Control
Published: 2012-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the NTR ActiveX control before 2.0.4.8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long bstrUrl parameter to the StartModule method, (2) a long bstrParams parameter to the Check method, a long bstrUrl parameter to the (3) Download or (4) DownloadModule method during construction of a .ntr pathname, or a long bstrUrl parameter to the (5) Download or (6) DownloadModule method during construction of a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0266?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the NTR ActiveX control before 2.0.4.8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long bstrUrl parameter to the StartModule method, (2) a long bstrParams parameter to the Check method, a long bstrUrl parameter to the (3) Download or (4) DownloadModule method during construction of a .ntr pathname, or a long bstrUrl parameter to the (5) Download or (6) DownloadModule method during construction of a URL.
How severe is CVE-2012-0266?: CVE-2012-0266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0266 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0266?: CVE-2012-0266 affects Ntrglobal Ntr Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0266?: 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-2012-0266 published?: CVE-2012-0266 was published on 2012-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ntrglobal:ntr_activex_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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