How severe is CVE-2012-2290?

CVE-2012-2290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-2290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2290?

CVE-2012-2290 primarily affects Emc Networker Module For Microsoft Applications. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2290?

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-2012-2290 published?

CVE-2012-2290 was published on 2012-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2290

CVE-2012-2290 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Networker Module For Microsoft Applications with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Emc Networker Module For Microsoft Applications
Published: 2012-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The client in EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications (NMM) 2.2.1, 2.3 before build 122, and 2.4 before build 375 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted message over a TCP communication channel.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2290?: The client in EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications (NMM) 2.2.1, 2.3 before build 122, and 2.4 before build 375 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted message over a TCP communication channel.
How severe is CVE-2012-2290?: CVE-2012-2290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2290?: CVE-2012-2290 primarily affects Emc Networker Module For Microsoft Applications. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2290?: 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-2012-2290 published?: CVE-2012-2290 was published on 2012-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_module_for_microsoft_applications:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_module_for_microsoft_applications:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_module_for_microsoft_applications:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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