CVE-2012-2175

CVE-2012-2175 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Inotes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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

Description

Buffer overflow in the Attachment_Times method in a certain ActiveX control in dwa85W.dll in IBM Lotus iNotes 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2175?
Buffer overflow in the Attachment_Times method in a certain ActiveX control in dwa85W.dll in IBM Lotus iNotes 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.
How severe is CVE-2012-2175?
CVE-2012-2175 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2175 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-2012-2175?
CVE-2012-2175 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Inotes. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2175?
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-2012-2175 published?
CVE-2012-2175 was published on 2012-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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