CVE-2012-1194
CVE-2012-1194 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2008
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The resolver in the DNS Server service in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 before R2 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, which allows remote attackers to trigger continued resolvability of revoked domain names via a "ghost domain names" attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1194?
- The resolver in the DNS Server service in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 before R2 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, which allows remote attackers to trigger continued resolvability of revoked domain names via a "ghost domain names" attack.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1194?
- CVE-2012-1194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-1194 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1194?
- CVE-2012-1194 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1194?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-1194 published?
- CVE-2012-1194 was published on 2012-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
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