How severe is CVE-2012-1817?

CVE-2012-1817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-1817 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1817?

CVE-2012-1817 primarily affects Emerson Deltav. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1817?

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

When was CVE-2012-1817 published?

CVE-2012-1817 was published on 2012-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1817

CVE-2012-1817 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emerson Deltav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Emerson Deltav
Published: 2012-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Emerson DeltaV and DeltaV Workstations 9.3.1, 10.3.1, 11.3, and 11.3.1 and DeltaV ProEssentials Scientific Graph 5.0.0.6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an invalid field in a project file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1817?: Buffer overflow in Emerson DeltaV and DeltaV Workstations 9.3.1, 10.3.1, 11.3, and 11.3.1 and DeltaV ProEssentials Scientific Graph 5.0.0.6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an invalid field in a project file.
How severe is CVE-2012-1817?: CVE-2012-1817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-1817 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1817?: CVE-2012-1817 primarily affects Emerson Deltav. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1817?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-1817 published?: CVE-2012-1817 was published on 2012-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav:9.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav:10.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav:11.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav_proessentials_scientific_graph:5.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav_workstation:9.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav_workstation:10.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav_workstation:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav_workstation:11.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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