How severe is CVE-2012-2288?

CVE-2012-2288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-2288 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2288?

CVE-2012-2288 primarily affects Emc Networker. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2288?

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-2012-2288 published?

CVE-2012-2288 was published on 2012-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2288

CVE-2012-2288 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Networker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 33% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Emc Networker
Published: 2012-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the nsrd RPC service in EMC NetWorker 7.6.3 and 7.6.4 before 7.6.4.1, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2288?: Format string vulnerability in the nsrd RPC service in EMC NetWorker 7.6.3 and 7.6.4 before 7.6.4.1, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message.
How severe is CVE-2012-2288?: CVE-2012-2288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2288 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2288?: CVE-2012-2288 primarily affects Emc Networker. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2288?: 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-2012-2288 published?: CVE-2012-2288 was published on 2012-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:7.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:7.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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