How severe is CVE-2012-1855?

CVE-2012-1855 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-1855 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1855?

CVE-2012-1855 primarily affects Microsoft .net Framework. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1855?

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-2012-1855 published?

CVE-2012-1855 was published on 2012-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1855

CVE-2012-1855 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net Framework with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft .net Framework
Published: 2012-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly handle function pointers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Memory Access Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1855?: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly handle function pointers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Memory Access Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-1855?: CVE-2012-1855 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-1855 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1855?: CVE-2012-1855 primarily affects Microsoft .net Framework. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1855?: 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-2012-1855 published?: CVE-2012-1855 was published on 2012-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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