How severe is CVE-2012-1853?

CVE-2012-1853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-1853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1853?

CVE-2012-1853 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1853?

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-2012-1853 published?

CVE-2012-1853 was published on 2012-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1853

CVE-2012-1853 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
Published: 2012-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Remote Administration Protocol (RAP) implementation in the LanmanWorkstation service in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RAP response packets, aka "Remote Administration Protocol Stack Overflow Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1853?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Remote Administration Protocol (RAP) implementation in the LanmanWorkstation service in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RAP response packets, aka "Remote Administration Protocol Stack Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-1853?: CVE-2012-1853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-1853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1853?: CVE-2012-1853 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1853?: 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-2012-1853 published?: CVE-2012-1853 was published on 2012-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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